CT6 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Road, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 43.6% 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 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00122245 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, CT6 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, CT6 5DA.
310
35
£ 32,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5DA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 43.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5DA. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Terraced
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 286,713
Semi-Detached
£ 367,500
2 sales · Mean £ 367,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5DA is above average at 106 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
Herne Bay High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
- Boyces Bakery0.4 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.2 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.3 km
- Masonic Temple0.3 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.5 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.1 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- A Casa Mia0.3 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.4 km
- The Chimney Pot0.3 km
- The Kings Hall0.7 km
- Grapevine0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.3 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kirstys Krusts0.3 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away0.3 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- + 23 more
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 Bay0.9 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
- Whitstable6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Roundabout south0.3 km
- Queen's Roundabout south0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Queens Court Flats0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65DA · Data under Open Government Licence