CT6 5LB is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
CT6 5LB is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5LB are sourced from Output Area E00122275 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CT6 5LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT6 5LB.
258
42
£ 32,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5LB 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 5LB is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5LB. The average age is 41.6. 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
£ 103,000
23 sales · Mean £ 115,493
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5LB is moderate at 87 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 Bakery0.2 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.3 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.2 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
60 nearby- A Casa Mia0.2 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.2 km
- The Chimney Pot0.1 km
- The Kings Hall0.4 km
- Grapevine0.8 km
- + 55 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 Kitchen0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aqua Bay Guest House0.6 km
- Evening Tide0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.3 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.7 km
- Whitstable7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Canterbury Road Corner0.0 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65LB · Data under Open Government Licence