Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, CT5 1DW.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT5 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT5 1DW — age 42, 72% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £347k.

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

CT5 1DW 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.

For families considering a move, CT5 1DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT5 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00122205 (shared with 10 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 1DW. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT5 1DW is above average at 131 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.

Shoplifting376
Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Whitstable Junior School

Good253 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.2 km
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Westmeads Community Infant School

Requires Improvement156 pupils0.7 km
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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Good600 pupils0.8 km
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The Whitstable School

Good1035 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Good391 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Sayaki Trading Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • M&Co0.3 km
  • Staines Farm Shop0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cliftonville House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Porto Wine Bar0.6 km
  • The East Kent0.2 km
  • The Old Neptune0.4 km
  • The Peter Cushing0.1 km
  • The Royal Naval Reserve0.4 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Garage Coffee Ltd0.1 km
  • Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association0.8 km
  • Please Sir0.3 km
  • Samphire0.5 km
  • Star Of Bengal0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.3 km
  • Co-Op Late Store0.1 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

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

  • Whitstable0.7 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
  • Herne Bay6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.0 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Cromwell Road0.1 km
  • St Alphege Church0.2 km
  • St Alphege Church0.3 km