Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

BEKESBOURNE HILL, CT4 5EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEKESBOURNE HILL, CT4 5EE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

341

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT4 5EE combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£200k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £200k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CT4 5EE is a sought-after residential area on Bekesbourne Hill, 0.1km from Bekesbourne Hill in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For serious buyers, CT4 5EE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 5EE are sourced from Output Area E00122296 (shared with 23 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 5EE. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CT4 5EE has low crime rates — 9 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Howletts Rufflans Kiosk0.8 km
  • Howletts Wolves Kiosk0.8 km
  • Howletts Deer Park Cafe0.8 km
  • Howletts Gift Shop Main Entrance0.8 km
  • Howletts Jurassic Gift Shop0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Howletts Pavillion0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Howletts Elephant Cafe0.8 km
  • Howletts Sweet Shack0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne0.2 km
  • Canterbury3.8 km
  • Sturry4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bekesbourne Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bekesbourne Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bekesbourne Rail Station0.2 km
  • Station Approach0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km