CT5 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Harbour Street, 0.5km from Whitstable in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT5 1AQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00122214 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOUR STREET, CT5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR STREET, CT5 1AQ.
232
45
£ 42,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT5 1AQ's 50% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1AQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1AQ is moderate at 75 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.
school Local Schools
Westmeads Community Infant School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Whitstable Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
The Whitstable School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.1 km
- The East Kent0.7 km
- The Old Neptune0.5 km
- The Peter Cushing0.5 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.2 km
- Please Sir0.2 km
- Samphire0.1 km
- Star Of Bengal0.1 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.8 km
- Sainsburys Local0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.7 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.2 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.9 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.0 km
- Browns And Co0.8 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- East Quay Ices0.5 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.0 km
- Herne Bay6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Harbour Street0.1 km
- The Stable Yard0.1 km
- Horsebridge0.1 km
- Harbour0.2 km
- Harbour0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence