Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

THE VINES, CT5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VINES, CT5 1BA.

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Population

166

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT5 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT5 1BA combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£760k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £760k. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.

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

CT5 1BA is an active urban area on The Vines, 0.2km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For families considering a move, CT5 1BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £760k, up 9.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00122203 (shared with 9 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 CT5 1BA. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 760,000

3 sales · Mean £ 828,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CT5 1BA are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting202
Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour62
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

Outstanding204 pupils0.3 km
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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.4 km
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.6 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.2 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Sayaki Trading Ltd1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • M&Co0.2 km
  • Staines Farm Shop0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Porto Wine Bar0.4 km
  • The East Kent0.5 km
  • The Old Neptune0.1 km
  • The Peter Cushing0.3 km
  • The Royal Naval Reserve0.2 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Garage Coffee Ltd0.4 km
  • Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.6 km
  • Please Sir0.2 km
  • Samphire0.2 km
  • Star Of Bengal0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.2 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Food Of Thailand0.6 km
  • Four Seasons Take Away0.7 km
  • Harbour Street Tapas0.4 km
  • Browns And Co0.6 km
  • Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.3 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitstable0.9 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.3 km
  • Herne Bay6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Horsebridge0.3 km
  • St Alphege Church0.3 km
  • The Stable Yard0.3 km
  • St Alphege Church0.3 km
  • Harbour Street0.3 km