Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

VICTORIA PARK, CT6 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PARK, CT6 5BN.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 5BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5BN spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 5BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Park, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT6 5BN is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00122271 (shared with 5 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 5BN. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CT6 5BN is above average at 126 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 offences258
Anti-social behaviour162
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson72
Other theft32

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

26 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.3 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.2 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.2 km
  • Masonic Temple0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.1 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.2 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.2 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.2 km
  • The Kings Hall0.6 km
  • Grapevine0.6 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.2 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.2 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.2 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze1.0 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Evening Tide0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
  • Whitstable6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.3 km