Postcode CT5 1QL is located in an urban city, within the Gorrell ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitstable Central & Tankerton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitstable Central & Tankerton is £59,496 per year. The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Plot 10.
Whitstable Central & Tankerton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Whitstable Central & Tankerton has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitstable Central & Tankerton is £59,496 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT5 1QL.
Whitstable Central & Tankerton near CT5 1QL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whitstable | N/A | Walking directions to Whitstable |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plot 10 | Small | Walking directions to Plot 10 |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £385,250 in Gorrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £416,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorrell
In the CT5 1QL postcode area, located within Whitstable Central & Tankerton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4EX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Chocolate Box | 53-55 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1RB | Walking directions to Chocolate Box |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 58 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.