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.
SEA STREET, CT6 8JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA STREET, CT6 8JH.
334
39
£ 35,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 8JH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay High School
Briary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mammas0.5 km
- Rahmans Golden Oven0.8 km
- Tiny Town Herne Bay0.3 km
- Herne Bay Cafe0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CT68JH · Data under Open Government Licence