Is CT6 5DZ a safe place to live?

Yes, CT6 5DZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT6 5DZ?

The average property price in CT6 5DZ is currently around £273k.

What is the population of CT6 5DZ?

The population for the CT6 5DZ area is approximately 380 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

BRAID DRIVE, CT6 5DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAID DRIVE, CT6 5DZ.

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

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Population

380

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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6/10

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5/10

workEmployment

9/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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5/10

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6/10

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3/10

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Area Character

CT6 5DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 5DZ is a sought-after residential area on Braid Drive, 0.2km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 5DZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00190201 (shared with 7 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 5DZ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 254,000

29 sales · Mean £ 250,396

Detached

£ 414,995

13 sales · Mean £ 412,688

Semi-Detached

£ 332,495

8 sales · Mean £ 340,183

Terraced

£ 314,995

2 sales · Mean £ 314,995

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

CT6 5DZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 offences27

Anti-social behaviour11

Criminal damage and arson8

Shoplifting7

Other theft5

school Local Schools

Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.0 km

Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.0 km

Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.1 km

Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.1 km

Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Beaver Lodge Cafe0.5 km
Mighty Bite0.8 km
Herne Bay Football Club0.7 km
Herne Bay Tennis Club0.2 km
Miller And Carter0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

HatHats Coffee Company0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Heron0.9 km
Herne Bay Bowling Club0.8 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Herne Bay0.8 km
Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.0 km
Whitstable6.4 km

Bus Stops

Cemetery Gates0.4 km
Cemetery Gates0.4 km
Eddington Lane0.5 km
Eddington Lane0.5 km