Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SOUTH ROAD, CT6 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, CT6 5AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT6 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT6 5AT's 50% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.

home £279,041 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 5AT is a mixed residential area on South Road, 0.7km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 31.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00122275 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5AT. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

13 sales · Mean £ 337,153

Flat

£ 166,750

10 sales · Mean £ 168,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT6 5AT is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences214
Anti-social behaviour139
Shoplifting125
Criminal damage and arson70
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.1 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.4 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.1 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.3 km
  • Masonic Temple0.2 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.5 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.2 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.3 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.4 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.3 km
  • The Kings Hall0.6 km
  • Grapevine0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.3 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.3 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.3 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.6 km
  • Evening Tide0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.5 km
  • Whitstable6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Roundabout south0.2 km
  • Queens Court Flats0.2 km
  • Queen's Roundabout south0.2 km
  • Queen's Roundabout0.2 km
  • Queen's Roundabout0.2 km