CT5 1DE is an active urban area located 0.3km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
The people who live in CT5 1DE are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00122205 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT5 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT5 1DE.
258
42
£ 42,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT5 1DE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DE. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT5 1DE are high at 147 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
Whitstable Junior School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Westmeads Community Infant School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
The Whitstable School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.2 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.6 km
- The East Kent0.2 km
- The Old Neptune0.4 km
- The Peter Cushing0.0 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.0 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.7 km
- Please Sir0.3 km
- Samphire0.4 km
- Star Of Bengal0.4 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.7 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.4 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.5 km
- Browns And Co0.3 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
- Herne Bay6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.0 km
- St Alphege Church0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
- St Alphege Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DE · Data under Open Government Licence