Postcode CT5 1SJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 101.4 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 0.3 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 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 1SJ.
Whitstable Central & Tankerton near CT5 1SJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitstable | N/A | Walking directions to Whitstable |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plot 10 | Small | Walking directions to Plot 10 |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 36 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £411,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £365,000 |
| Detached | 31 | £540,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorrell
In the CT5 1SJ postcode area, located within Whitstable Central & Tankerton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 1SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4EX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 58 Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Chocolate Box | 53-55 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1RB | Walking directions to Chocolate Box |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cromwell Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for CT5 1SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stuart Heaver
Gorrell - Elected 6 Mar 2025
Rosie Duffield
Canterbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.