Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

EDDINGTON LANE, CT6 5TS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDDINGTON LANE, CT6 5TS.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5TS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CT6 5TS is a safe, established residential area on Eddington Lane, 0.3km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT6 5TS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5TS are sourced from Output Area E00167543 (shared with 8 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 5TS. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Detached

£ 492,500

4 sales · Mean £ 536,236

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

CT6 5TS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.9 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.3 km
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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MFG Herne Bay0.8 km
  • Kavanagh Cinema0.9 km
  • Kings Road Store0.8 km
  • Umbrella Centre Of Herne Bay0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Masonic Temple0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Little Theatre1.0 km
  • The Heron0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Beaver Lodge Cafe0.7 km
  • Mighty Bite0.6 km
  • Gingerbreads0.8 km
  • Hathats Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Football Club0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • HatHats Coffee Company0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.6 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.0 km
  • Whitstable6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Eddington Lane0.4 km
  • Eddington Lane0.4 km
  • Tennis Courts0.4 km
  • Eddington Lane0.4 km