Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

PIER AVENUE, CT6 8TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER AVENUE, CT6 8TR.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 8TR 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 8TR spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £286k. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.

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

CT6 8TR is an up-and-coming urban area on Pier Avenue, 0.3km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, down 20.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8TR are sourced from Output Area E00122262 (shared with 11 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 8TR. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 274,166

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

Crime around CT6 8TR is above average at 128 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour137
Shoplifting125
Criminal damage and arson60
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.7 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.1 km
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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • The Beacon Church0.7 km
  • Broadway Butchers Ltd0.4 km
  • Cain's Amusements Ltd0.1 km
  • Goody Ales0.2 km
  • Ice Cream Sundae0.2 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.3 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.4 km
  • Evening Tide0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.6 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.1 km
  • Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Grapevine0.1 km
  • Benitas Cafe0.6 km
  • Briggsys Emporium0.4 km
  • Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.1 km
  • Connaught Bingo0.3 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
  • Family Pizza & Kebab House0.8 km
  • Golden Dragon II0.2 km
  • Graingers0.6 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.7 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.8 km
  • Whitstable6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road Corner0.1 km
  • Station Road Corner0.1 km
  • Oxenden Street0.2 km
  • Oxenden Street0.2 km
  • Richmond Street0.3 km