Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

ROCKINGHAM PLACE, CT6 7UH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKINGHAM PLACE, CT6 7UH.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT6 7UH — age 50, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 7UH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rockingham Place, 0.4km from Forstal, Hunters in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 7UH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7UH are sourced from Output Area E00122234 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 7UH. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 411,500

2 sales · Mean £ 411,500

Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,666

Terraced

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT6 7UH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils0.7 km
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.5 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Butcher's Arms0.9 km
  • The Smugglers Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Age UK0.9 km
  • Beaver Lodge Cafe0.7 km
  • Herne Centre/West Faversham Community Centre0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Table Table0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Town Take Away0.1 km
  • Broomfield Fish & Chips0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Herne Village Stores0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Premier Stores 7 To 7 News Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.8 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.1 km
  • Sturry6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hunters Forstal0.1 km
  • Hunters Forstal0.1 km
  • Arden Road0.2 km
  • Pigeon Lane0.2 km
  • Arden Road0.3 km