Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLIFF, CT5 1DN.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Shoplifting375
Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.1 km
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School

Good188 pupils0.2 km
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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

Outstanding204 pupils0.3 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils0.7 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.8 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.3 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.5 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
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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