CT5 — WHITSTABLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT5 is £470,921, broadly in line with the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT5 cost 64.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT5 have fallen 7.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£602,129	536
Semi-detached	£396,025	460
Terraced	£407,948	248
Flat	£246,330	224
All types	£470,921	1546

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT5 has a crime rate well 33% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

18.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT5 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westmeads Community Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitstable Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Swalecliffe Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Alphege Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,100

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT5 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT5 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT5 — WHITSTABLE

Area Summary

CT5 (WHITSTABLE) offers above-average property prices (£470,921, 64% above national average), low crime (33% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT5?

The average house price in CT5 (WHITSTABLE) is £470,921, based on 1546 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 64% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.0% over the past year.

Is CT5 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT5 is significantly below the national average (54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT5?

There are 11 schools in or near CT5. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT5?

Council tax in CT5 is collected by Canterbury. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT5?

The average broadband download speed in CT5 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in CT5 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,100.