CT6 6BB is a safe, established residential area on Hilltop Road, 1.1km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Beltinge ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT6 6BB offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00122326 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLTOP ROAD, CT6 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP ROAD, CT6 6BB.
222
46
£ 32,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT6 6BB is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 6BB. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 6BB has low crime rates — 43 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 Junior School
Herne Bay Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Boyces Bakery0.6 km
- MFG Herne Bay0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
- The Tiny Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Vivid Night Club0.7 km
- Masonic Temple0.5 km
- Herne Bay Angling Association0.9 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.8 km
- Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- A Casa Mia0.7 km
- Age UK0.9 km
- Hudsons Smash & Brew0.7 km
- The Chimney Pot0.6 km
- The Kings Hall0.1 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Cooperative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bay Kebabs & Burgers0.7 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kirstys Krusts0.7 km
- New Hong Kong Take Away0.7 km
- Graingers0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.7 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.1 km
- Whitstable7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Downs Park North0.1 km
- Dence Park North0.2 km
- Downs Park North0.2 km
- Dence Park North0.2 km
- Downs Park South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT66BB · Data under Open Government Licence