Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HOLNESS ROAD, CT6 5FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLNESS ROAD, CT6 5FJ.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT6 5FJ — age 33, 86% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT6 5FJ is a sought-after residential area on Holness Road, 0.7km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For serious buyers, CT6 5FJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5FJ are sourced from Output Area E00190212 (shared with 12 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 5FJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 356,997

Detached

£ 432,497

16 sales · Mean £ 433,745

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

CT6 5FJ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.9 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.1 km
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils1.4 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.5 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.5 km
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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.6 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Herne Bay Tennis Club0.4 km
  • Mighty Bite0.9 km
  • Miller And Carter0.6 km
  • Beaver Lodge Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Smugglers Inn1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Herne Village Stores1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.7 km
  • Sturry6.1 km