Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT4 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT4 5BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CT4 5BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CT4 5BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Higham Lane in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT4, CT4 5BF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00122295 (shared with 19 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 CT4 5BF. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

CT4 5BF has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gomez Canteens0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne2.5 km
  • Adisham3.7 km
  • Aylesham4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Highland Court0.4 km