CT5 1DP is an active urban area on Nelson Road, 0.3km from Lower Island in Whitstable. Administratively it sits within Gorrell ward and the Canterbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £740k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00122205 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DP.
258
42
£ 42,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT5 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CT5 1DP's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £740k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £740k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT5 1DP. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 740,000
3 sales · Mean £ 670,833
Semi-Detached
£ 640,000
1 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT5 1DP is above average at 133 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
Westmeads Community Infant School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
The Whitstable School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Sayaki Trading Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- Staines Farm Shop0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cliftonville House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Porto Wine Bar0.7 km
- The East Kent0.2 km
- The Old Neptune0.4 km
- The Peter Cushing0.1 km
- The Royal Naval Reserve0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Garage Coffee Ltd0.1 km
- Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.8 km
- Please Sir0.4 km
- Samphire0.5 km
- Star Of Bengal0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Food Of Thailand0.8 km
- Four Seasons Take Away0.3 km
- Harbour Street Tapas0.6 km
- Browns And Co0.3 km
- Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitstable0.8 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.2 km
- Herne Bay6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
- St Alphege Church0.2 km
- St Alphege Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT51DP · Data under Open Government Licence