Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SANDOWN DRIVE, CT6 8QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDOWN DRIVE, CT6 8QJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

439

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

work
Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CT6 8QJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

CT6 8QJ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £334k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.

home £334,230 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 8QJ is a safe, established residential area on Sandown Drive, 0.9km from Green Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 21.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8QJ are sourced from Output Area E00122250 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8QJ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 399,000

Detached

£ 295,000

11 sales · Mean £ 284,454

Terraced

£ 291,000

4 sales · Mean £ 260,500

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

CT6 8QJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour38
Other theft15
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

S

Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.6 km
P

Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.7 km
P

Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.0 km
P

Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.1 km
P

Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.3 km
  • Herne Bay Little Theatre0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cs Beauty Academy Ltd0.9 km
  • Happy Fryer0.9 km
  • King Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
  • Masala Bay0.9 km
  • Ming Garden Herne Bay Limited1.0 km
  • + 30 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Kafroshi International Food Centre1.0 km
  • Richmond Service Station0.9 km
  • Umbrella Centre Of Herne Bay1.0 km
  • The Beacon Church0.1 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.9 km
  • Evening Tide0.9 km
  • Lazy Daze0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • La Friends Pizzeria0.9 km
  • New City Kebab0.9 km
  • Double R Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 14 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.5 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.3 km
  • Whitstable5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sea Street0.1 km
  • Bullers Avenue0.2 km
  • Bullers Avenue0.2 km
  • Sea Street0.2 km
  • Fleetwood Avenue0.2 km