Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SCHOOL LANE, CT4 5ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, CT4 5ET.

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 5ET combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M 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 5ET is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.1km from Bekesbourne in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Nailbourne ward and the Canterbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT4, CT4 5ET offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 5ET 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 5ET. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,885,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,885,000

Semi-Detached

£ 985,000

1 sales · Mean £ 985,000

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

CT4 5ET has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mama Feelgoods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bekesbourne0.8 km
  • Adisham4.1 km
  • Canterbury4.6 km