Postcode CT5 1AW is located in an urban city, within the Gorrell area of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitstable West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitstable West is £56,165 per year. The median sale price in Gorrell is £400,000 (around £419 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is Whitstable, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitstable West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,802 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Whitstable West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitstable West is £56,165 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT5 1AW.
Whitstable West near CT5 1AW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitstable | N/A | Walking directions to Whitstable |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £419 per square foot) in Gorrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,205,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £542,500 | £423 |
| Terraced | 61 | £420,000 | £438 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £370,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 21 | £245,000 | £405 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £200,998 | £324,000 | £348,750 |
| 2017 | £417,500 | £197,000 | £295,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £430,000 | £222,500 | £315,500 | £341,500 |
| 2019 | £460,000 | £202,500 | £350,000 | £340,000 |
| 2020 | £405,000 | £202,500 | £346,500 | £346,500 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £243,750 | £370,000 | £376,000 |
| 2022 | £555,000 | £230,000 | £415,000 | £420,500 |
| 2023 | £540,500 | £245,000 | £390,000 | £417,500 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £225,000 | £370,000 | £393,000 |
| 2025 | £547,500 | £217,500 | £365,000 | £409,750 |
| 2026 | £505,000 | £248,500 | £380,000 | £421,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332 | £341 | £332 | £373 |
| 2017 | £365 | £350 | £342 | £364 |
| 2018 | £358 | £377 | £352 | £398 |
| 2019 | £344 | £333 | £373 | £379 |
| 2020 | £392 | £360 | £388 | £391 |
| 2021 | £418 | £382 | £422 | £430 |
| 2022 | £400 | £363 | £450 | £455 |
| 2023 | £425 | £377 | £459 | £450 |
| 2024 | £422 | £345 | £448 | £438 |
| 2025 | £463 | £386 | £426 | £439 |
| 2026 | £429 | £399 | £399 | £427 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT5 1AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 1, The Sail Loft, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 25, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £692,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 4, The Sail Loft, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 4, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 33, Sea Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £483,000 |
In the CT5 1AW postcode area, located within Whitstable West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westmeads Community Infant School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT5 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Harbour News | 43 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH | Walking directions to Harbour News |
| 0.1 mi | George's Mini Market | High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AP | Walking directions to George's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Windy Corner Stores | 110 Nelson Road, Whitstable, CT5 1DZ | Walking directions to Windy Corner Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT5 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stuart Heaver
Gorrell - Elected 6 Mar 2025
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT5 1AW records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT5 1AW in Gorrell is £400,000 (about £419 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CT5 1AW, including Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School (Outstanding), Westmeads Community Infant School (Outstanding) and St Alphege Church of England Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT5 1AW is Whitstable, about 732 m away.
CT5 1AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Canterbury covering CT5 1AW is Rosie Duffield (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Heaver (Green Party).