Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

STANLEY GARDENS, CT6 5SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY GARDENS, CT6 5SG.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT6 5SG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT6 5SG is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 5SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanley Gardens, 0.6km from Eddington in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT6 5SG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 5SG are sourced from Output Area E00122248 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5SG. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT6 5SG has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft8
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.3 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.4 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.2 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.8 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.4 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.8 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.7 km
  • Masonic Temple0.6 km
  • The Firkin Frog0.8 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.7 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.8 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.8 km
  • Fish Inn Two0.8 km
  • Mighty Bite0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.7 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.7 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.7 km
  • Champagne And Oyster Bar1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.9 km
  • Evening Tide0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.7 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.2 km
  • Whitstable6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Canterbury Road0.2 km
  • Spenser Road East0.3 km
  • Spenser Road East0.3 km
  • Spencer Road0.3 km
  • Eddington Lane0.4 km