CT5 1DN is an active urban area on West Cliff, 0.4km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
For families considering a move, CT5 1DN represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £589k, up 109.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00122207 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DN.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT5 1DN combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£589k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £589k. Property prices are trending up 109.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 540,000
6 sales · Mean £ 603,333
Flat
£ 277,500
1 sales · Mean £ 277,500
Semi-Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DN is above average at 123 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
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Westmeads Community Infant 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&Co0.4 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 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 Kent0.1 km
- The Old Neptune0.4 km
- The Peter Cushing0.2 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.5 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 Stores0.2 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 Co0.3 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.8 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.2 km
- Herne Bay6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Harwich Street0.2 km
- Harwich Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DN · Data under Open Government Licence