Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

QUEENS GARDENS, CT6 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS GARDENS, CT6 5BS.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 5BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT6 5BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £276k. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.

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

CT6 5BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Queens Gardens, 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 5BS offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 21.3% year-on-year. 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00122245 (shared with 11 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 CT6 5BS. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

15 sales · Mean £ 169,724

Terraced

£ 290,000

7 sales · Mean £ 327,230

Semi-Detached

£ 442,500

4 sales · Mean £ 425,250

Detached

£ 252,000

1 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

Crime around CT6 5BS is above average at 122 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.

Violence and sexual offences261
Anti-social behaviour163
Shoplifting126
Criminal damage and arson77
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.1 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.3 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.2 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.2 km
  • Masonic Temple0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.1 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.2 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.3 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.2 km
  • The Kings Hall0.7 km
  • Grapevine0.6 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

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 Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.9 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.5 km
  • Evening Tide0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
  • Whitstable6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Library0.3 km
  • Canterbury Road Corner0.3 km
  • Queen's Roundabout south0.3 km