Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

OLD PALACE ROAD, CT4 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PALACE ROAD, CT4 5BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /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: CT4 5BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT4 5BX combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Old Palace Road, 0.3km from Patrixbourne in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For serious buyers, CT4 5BX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00122297 (shared with 20 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 5BX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CT4 5BX has low crime rates — 6 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mama Feelgoods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne0.8 km
  • Canterbury4.2 km
  • Adisham4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranmer Close0.3 km
  • Cranmer Close0.4 km