CT5 1DA is a mixed residential area on Oxford Street, 0.5km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For families considering a move, CT5 1DA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 31.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00122207 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD STREET, CT5 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD STREET, CT5 1DA.
279
45
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT5 1DA is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DA. The average age is 45.2. 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: 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
Flat
£ 192,475
4 sales · Mean £ 202,487
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DA is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable Junior School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Westmeads Community Infant School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
The Whitstable School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- M&Co0.5 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.8 km
- The East Kent0.0 km
- The Old Neptune0.6 km
- The Peter Cushing0.2 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.9 km
- Please Sir0.5 km
- Samphire0.6 km
- Star Of Bengal0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.1 km
- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.9 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.2 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.7 km
- Browns And Co0.1 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.0 km
- Herne Bay6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Road0.0 km
- Library0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Harwich Street0.2 km
- Harwich Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DA · Data under Open Government Licence