Postcode CT5 1SW 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 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitstable Central & Tankerton is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.7 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 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 87.4% 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 of residents in Whitstable Central & Tankerton is £42,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CT5 1SW.
Whitstable Central & Tankerton near CT5 1SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Whitstable | N/A | Walking directions to Whitstable |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plot 10 | Small | Walking directions to Plot 10 |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £552,500 |
| Flats | 34 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £409,750 |
10 year median price trend in Gorrell
In the CT5 1SW postcode area, located within Whitstable Central & Tankerton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Millstrood Road, Whitstable, CT5 3EF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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: 01/12/2025.