CT6 5BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Underdown Road, 0.5km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT6 5BP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 14.0% year-on-year. 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00122245 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERDOWN ROAD, CT6 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERDOWN ROAD, CT6 5BP.
310
35
£ 32,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5BP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £234k. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5BP. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
12 sales · Mean £ 255,791
Flat
£ 178,500
4 sales · Mean £ 176,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5BP is above average at 119 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.
school Local Schools
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Boyces Bakery0.3 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.3 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.2 km
- Masonic Temple0.4 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.3 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.0 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- A Casa Mia0.2 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.3 km
- The Chimney Pot0.3 km
- The Kings Hall0.7 km
- Grapevine0.5 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
28 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 Kitchen0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.9 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.4 km
- Evening Tide0.4 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
- Library0.2 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.3 km
- Richmond Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65BP · Data under Open Government Licence