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.
MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT12 6JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE AVENUE, CT12 6JS.
409
43
£ 34,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Newington Community Primary School
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy
Laleham Gap School
Ellington Infant School
Dame Janet Primary Academy
Chilton Primary School
The Royal Harbour Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Lawrence Tavern0.9 km
- Red Arrows Club0.8 km
- The Windmill Pub0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Ramsgate Manston0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CT126JS · Data under Open Government Licence