Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT6 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT6 5DG.

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

270

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Avg Age

46

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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 5DG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT6 5DG is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CT6 5DG is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00122269 (shared with 4 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 5DG. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around CT6 5DG is moderate at 72 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour106
Criminal damage and arson42
Shoplifting36
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.3 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.4 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.3 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.2 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.4 km
  • Masonic Temple0.1 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.4 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.4 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.3 km
  • The Kings Hall0.4 km
  • Grapevine0.9 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.4 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.4 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.3 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.7 km
  • Evening Tide0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.7 km
  • Whitstable7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Roundabout0.2 km
  • Queen's Roundabout0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.2 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.2 km