Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UG.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CT6 5UG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5UG is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.2km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% 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: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5UG are sourced from Output Area E00122191 (shared with 11 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 5UG. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
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

Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Terraced

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

CT6 5UG 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.9 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils1.2 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • MFG Herne Bay0.9 km
  • Premier Stores 7 To 7 News Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beaver Lodge Cafe0.4 km
  • Gingerbreads1.0 km
  • Herne Bay Football Club0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Tennis Club0.5 km
  • Miller And Carter0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Town Take Away0.8 km
  • Herne Bay Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Broomfield Fish & Chips0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
  • Sturry6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Eddington Lane0.2 km
  • Eddington Lane0.2 km
  • Tennis Courts0.2 km
  • Eddington Lane0.2 km
  • Cemetery Gates0.4 km