Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

KINGS ROAD, CT6 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, CT6 5BX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT6 5BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5BX is an up-and-coming urban area on Kings 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 5BX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00122245 (shared with 11 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 5BX. 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

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CT6 5BX is above average at 112 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 offences247
Anti-social behaviour161
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson84
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.1 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.1 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.4 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.2 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.3 km
  • Masonic Temple0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.1 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.3 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.4 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.4 km
  • The Kings Hall0.8 km
  • Grapevine0.5 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

28 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 Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.9 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Evening Tide0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.9 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.3 km
  • Whitstable6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Queen's Roundabout south0.3 km
  • Queen's Roundabout south0.4 km