CT6 5PP is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Street, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. 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 5PP are sourced from Output Area E00122258 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, CT6 5PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, CT6 5PP.
273
38
£ 32,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 5PP 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
CT6 5PP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 36% 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 £226k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5PP. The average age is 38.0. 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
Terraced
£ 232,500
5 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 5PP is above average at 133 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 Bay0.5 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.2 km
- Masonic Temple0.6 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.1 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.3 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.5 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- Tesco0.6 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 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 Kitchen0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.7 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.2 km
- Evening Tide0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.1 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.3 km
- Whitstable6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65PP · Data under Open Government Licence