CT6 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT6 5AX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £204k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00122268 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CT6 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT6 5AX.
215
37
£ 32,800 /yr
54%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5AX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5AX. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 204,500
1 sales · Mean £ 204,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5AX is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Boyces Bakery0.1 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.3 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.1 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.2 km
- Masonic Temple0.3 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- A Casa Mia0.2 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.1 km
- The Chimney Pot0.1 km
- The Kings Hall0.5 km
- Grapevine0.7 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.1 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.2 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.2 km
- Kirstys Krusts0.2 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away0.2 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
- Evening Tide0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.2 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.6 km
- Whitstable7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65AX · Data under Open Government Licence