Postcode CT5 2BJ is located in an urban city, within the Gorrell ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitstable West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitstable West is £42,800 per year. The nearest station is Whitstable located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kingsdown Park Gardens.
Whitstable West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Whitstable West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Whitstable West is £42,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT5 2BJ.
Whitstable West near CT5 2BJ 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 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingsdown Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park Gardens |
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 2BJ postcode area, located within Whitstable West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT5 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cromwell Road, Whitstable, CT5 2AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Harbour News | 43 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AH | Walking directions to Harbour News |
| 0.4 mi | George's Mini Market | High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AP | Walking directions to George's Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Chocolate Box | 53-55 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1RB | Walking directions to Chocolate Box |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1BQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.