Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER STREET, CT6 5DX.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT6 5DX is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 5DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Mortimer Street, 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 5DX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 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 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00122259 (shared with 17 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 5DX. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 5DX is above average at 116 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 offences212
Anti-social behaviour141
Shoplifting127
Criminal damage and arson59
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.4 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.0 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.4 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.0 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.1 km
  • Masonic Temple0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.1 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.1 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.0 km
  • The Kings Hall0.5 km
  • Grapevine0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.1 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.1 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.1 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.1 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Evening Tide0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.6 km
  • Whitstable7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km