Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

POCHARD CRESCENT, CT6 5SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POCHARD CRESCENT, CT6 5SZ.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT6 5SZ combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£558k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £558k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CT6 5SZ is a safe, established residential area on Pochard Crescent, 0.5km from Green Hill in Herne. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For serious buyers, CT6 5SZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £558k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5SZ are sourced from Output Area E00167544 (shared with 165 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 5SZ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 547,500

12 sales · Mean £ 506,458

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Terraced

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

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

CT6 5SZ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.3 km
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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.1 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Beacon Church0.8 km
  • Broadway Butchers Ltd1.0 km
  • Kala Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • The Local0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Little Theatre0.8 km
  • The Heron0.5 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Herne Bay Football Club0.8 km
  • Herne Bay Tennis Club0.6 km
  • Mammas0.6 km
  • Rahmans Golden Oven0.8 km
  • Miller And Carter0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Family Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
  • A & R Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Greenhills King Cod0.6 km
  • HatHats Coffee Company0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.3 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.4 km
  • Whitstable5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Herne Bay Rail Station0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Rail Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Herne Bay High School0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km