Postcode CT6 5LS is located in an urban city, within the Heron ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Herne Bay Parade area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herne Bay Parade is £41,387 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Herne Bay Parade has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Herne Bay Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Herne Bay Parade is £41,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 5LS.
Herne Bay Parade near CT6 5LS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Oxenden Square | Small | Walking directions to Oxenden Square |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £318,750 (about £305 per square foot) in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £422,500 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £362,000 | £330 |
| Terraced | 20 | £321,150 | £274 |
| Flats | 45 | £167,500 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £337,000 | £150,210 | £250,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £338,000 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £268,750 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £155,000 | £294,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £172,500 | £312,000 | £273,750 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £175,000 | £297,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £170,000 | £330,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £182,000 | £350,000 | £340,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £195,000 | £370,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £170,000 | £322,500 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £412,500 | £157,500 | £325,500 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £166,750 | £392,000 | £341,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300 | £243 | £274 | £211 |
| 2017 | £324 | £249 | £277 | £245 |
| 2018 | £322 | £250 | £295 | £223 |
| 2019 | £321 | £267 | £295 | £251 |
| 2020 | £341 | £294 | £290 | £240 |
| 2021 | £337 | £283 | £346 | £257 |
| 2022 | £413 | £302 | £382 | £295 |
| 2023 | £389 | £313 | £383 | £292 |
| 2024 | £361 | £270 | £341 | £282 |
| 2025 | £361 | £245 | £334 | £276 |
| 2026 | £373 | £260 | £328 | £267 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT6 5LS.
In the CT6 5LS postcode area, located within Herne Bay Parade, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Richmond Street, Canterbury, CT6 5LR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Herne Bay Food Centre | 12 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LH | Walking directions to Herne Bay Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5PU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Brunswick Square, Canterbury, CT6 5QA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5RE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 CT6 5LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Thomas
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Harvey
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Mellish
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT6 5LS records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CT6 5LS in Herne Bay Parade is £318,750 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CT6 5LS, including Fairlight Glen Independent Special School (Good), Herne Bay Junior School (Good) and Herne Bay Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT6 5LS is Herne Bay, about 903 m away.
CT6 5LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT6 5LS is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), Liz Harvey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tom Mellish (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.