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.
POCHARD CRESCENT, CT6 5SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POCHARD CRESCENT, CT6 5SZ.
414
36
£ 36,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Herne Bay High School
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Briary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Beacon Church0.8 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- Kala Convenience Stores1.0 km
- The Local0.8 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CT65SZ · Data under Open Government Licence