CT6 5NX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT6 5NX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5NX are sourced from Output Area E00122264 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT6 5NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT6 5NX.
218
42
£ 32,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5NX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT6 5NX's 54% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5NX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5NX is above average at 128 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
27 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Boyces Bakery0.3 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.2 km
- Masonic Temple0.5 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.3 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.1 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- A Casa Mia0.2 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.3 km
- The Chimney Pot0.3 km
- The Kings Hall0.8 km
- Grapevine0.4 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
28 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 Kitchen0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.8 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.3 km
- Evening Tide0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.9 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.3 km
- Whitstable6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65NX · Data under Open Government Licence