CT6 5UG is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.2km from Eddington in Herne. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 5UG are sourced from Output Area E00122191 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, CT6 5UG.
458
44
£ 36,500 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
CT6 5UG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 5UG. The average age is 44.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 5UG has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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 Church of England Junior School
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Bay High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- MFG Herne Bay0.9 km
- Premier Stores 7 To 7 News Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beaver Lodge Cafe0.4 km
- Gingerbreads1.0 km
- Herne Bay Football Club0.6 km
- Herne Bay Tennis Club0.5 km
- Miller And Carter0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Town Take Away0.8 km
- Herne Bay Fish Bar0.9 km
- Broomfield Fish & Chips0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Herne Bay Bowling Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.0 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.4 km
- Sturry6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Eddington Lane0.2 km
- Eddington Lane0.2 km
- Tennis Courts0.2 km
- Eddington Lane0.2 km
- Cemetery Gates0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT65UG · Data under Open Government Licence