CT6 5JN is an up-and-coming urban area on Central Parade, 0.1km 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 dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 5JN are sourced from Output Area E00122262 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL PARADE, CT6 5JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL PARADE, CT6 5JN.
317
44
£ 32,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT6 5JN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 28% 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 £188k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5JN. The average age is 43.8. 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
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
Semi-Detached
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT6 5JN are high at 149 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
Hampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- The Beacon Church0.8 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.2 km
- Goody Ales0.0 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.0 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.4 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.2 km
- Evening Tide0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Herne Bay Angling Association0.4 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.5 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.2 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.5 km
- Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Grapevine0.1 km
- Benitas Cafe0.5 km
- Briggsys Emporium0.2 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.1 km
- Connaught Bingo0.2 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.7 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.0 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.9 km
- Golden Dragon II0.1 km
- Graingers0.5 km
- Herne Bay Tandoori0.1 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.9 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.0 km
- Whitstable6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road Corner0.1 km
- Station Road Corner0.1 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
- Library0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65JN · Data under Open Government Licence