CT6 5UB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canterbury Road, 0.4km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k, up 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5UB are sourced from Output Area E00122176 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UB.
291
49
£ 36,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 49, CT6 5UB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £424k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5UB. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 422,497
6 sales · Mean £ 451,332
Semi-Detached
£ 451,000
4 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Flat
£ 152,500
3 sales · Mean £ 154,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 5UB has low crime rates — 19 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 Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Church of England Junior School
Herne Bay High School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- MFG Herne Bay0.6 km
- Kavanagh Cinema0.9 km
- Kenwins1.0 km
- Kings Road Store0.7 km
- Peters Produce1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Masonic Temple0.7 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.8 km
- Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst1.0 km
- The Heron0.9 km
- Parkerville1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- A Casa Mia1.0 km
- Beaver Lodge Cafe0.7 km
- The Chimney Pot1.0 km
- Mighty Bite1.0 km
- Gingerbreads0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Britannia Fish Bar1.0 km
- China Town Take Away1.0 km
- Kirstys Krusts1.0 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away1.0 km
- Herne Bay Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.9 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
- Whitstable6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Eddington Lane0.1 km
- Tennis Courts0.1 km
- Eddington Lane0.1 km
- Eddington Lane0.1 km
- Spenser Road East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65UB · Data under Open Government Licence