Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SEA STREET, CT6 8JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA STREET, CT6 8JH.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /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: CT6 8JH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CT6 8JH has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CT6 8JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sea Street, 0.5km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within West Bay ward and the North Thanet constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT6 8JH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00122457 (shared with 10 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 8JH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 354,000

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

CT6 8JH has low crime rates — 36 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.1 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.7 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Archwrights0.5 km
  • Hampton Store0.3 km
  • Kadi's Cornish Ice Cream Service0.6 km
  • Promenade Treats0.7 km
  • The Beacon Church0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.8 km
  • Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.8 km
  • Heron Angling Society0.8 km
  • The Hampton Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mammas0.5 km
  • Rahmans Golden Oven0.8 km
  • Tiny Town Herne Bay0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Cafe0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Family Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
  • A & R Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Greenhills King Cod0.5 km
  • Ossie's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.1 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.5 km
  • Whitstable4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sea Street Gas Works0.1 km
  • Fitzgerald Avenue0.1 km
  • Sea Street Gas Works0.2 km
  • Westbrook Farm0.3 km
  • Westbrook Farm0.3 km