CT6 8UD is a mixed residential area on Oxenden Park Drive, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT6 8UD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8UD are sourced from Output Area E00122247 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXENDEN PARK DRIVE, CT6 8UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXENDEN PARK DRIVE, CT6 8UD.
313
48
£ 36,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
CT6 8UD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8UD. The average age is 48.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
9 sales · Mean £ 310,833
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
2 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 8UD is moderate at 69 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
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay High School
Hampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Beacon Church0.5 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.4 km
- Goody Ales0.5 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.5 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.4 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.7 km
- Evening Tide0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Herne Bay Angling Association0.8 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.7 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.4 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.3 km
- Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Grapevine0.4 km
- Benitas Cafe0.8 km
- Briggsys Emporium0.6 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.4 km
- Connaught Bingo0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.6 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.5 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Golden Dragon II0.5 km
- Graingers0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.5 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.6 km
- Whitstable6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Spenser Road West0.2 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Spenser Road West0.2 km
- Oxenden Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68UD · Data under Open Government Licence