Postcode Analysis Thanet, South East

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT12 6JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT12 6JS.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT12 6JS 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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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT12 6JS's 54% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CT12 6JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melbourne Avenue, 0.4km from Newington in Ramsgate. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the South Thanet constituency.

The people who live in CT12 6JS are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 CT12 6JS are sourced from Output Area E00125299 (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 CT12 6JS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around CT12 6JS is moderate at 67 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 offences226
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft27
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Newington Community Primary School

Outstanding716 pupils0.3 km
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School

Good328 pupils0.4 km
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St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Laleham Gap School

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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Ellington Infant School

Good106 pupils0.9 km
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Dame Janet Primary Academy

Good390 pupils0.9 km
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Chilton Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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The Royal Harbour Academy

Requires Improvement916 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Foliage plants0.9 km
  • Rydal Mini Mart0.9 km
  • St Lawrence Garage0.9 km
  • St Lawrence Local0.9 km
  • Best Moon Shop0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St Lawrence Tavern0.9 km
  • Red Arrows Club0.8 km
  • The Windmill Pub0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Sexy Burger1.0 km
  • St Lawrence Tandoori0.9 km
  • Beano Cafe0.4 km
  • Stewarts Cafe1.0 km
  • The Sticky Wickett Sports Bar0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Ramsgate Manston0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Delicious Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Tycoon0.9 km
  • De Flame1.0 km
  • Morliss Fast Food0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ramsgate0.9 km
  • Dumpton Park2.3 km
  • Broadstairs3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Junior School0.2 km
  • Infants School0.2 km
  • St John's Avenue0.2 km
  • St John's Avenue0.2 km
  • The Centre0.3 km