Is CT4 5SL a safe place to live?

Yes, CT4 5SL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CT4 5SL?

The population for the CT4 5SL area is approximately 437 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

RICHDORE ROAD, CT4 5SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHDORE ROAD, CT4 5SL.

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

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Population

437

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 58,900 /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 5SL 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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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT4 5SL — age 49, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT4 5SL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Richdore Road, 0.1km from Richdore in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Chartham & Stone Street ward and the Canterbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 5SL are sourced from Output Area E00122128 (shared with 30 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 5SL. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

CT4 5SL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3

Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chilham5.6 km
Wye5.8 km
Chartham6.5 km

Bus Stops

Village Hall0.5 km
Village Hall0.5 km