Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SEA VIEW SQUARE, CT6 5JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA VIEW SQUARE, CT6 5JH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 5JH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 5JH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k. Property prices are trending down 52.3% year-on-year.

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

CT6 5JH is an up-and-coming urban area on Sea View Square, 0.1km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT6 5JH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 52.3% 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 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00122258 (shared with 9 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 5JH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,666

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Flat

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

Crime rates near CT6 5JH are high at 171 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 offences238
Anti-social behaviour165
Shoplifting124
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.5 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.5 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
  • Boyces Bakery0.4 km
  • MFG Herne Bay0.6 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
  • The Tiny Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Vivid Night Club0.3 km
  • Masonic Temple0.7 km
  • Herne Bay Angling Association0.2 km
  • Herne Bay Blind Club0.4 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • A Casa Mia0.3 km
  • Hudsons Smash & Brew0.3 km
  • The Chimney Pot0.4 km
  • The Kings Hall0.9 km
  • Grapevine0.3 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.3 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kirstys Krusts0.3 km
  • New Hong Kong Take Away0.3 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.7 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.1 km
  • Evening Tide0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.2 km
  • Whitstable6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Street0.1 km
  • Richmond Street0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km