Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT6 6LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT6 6LE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT6 6LE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 95% 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.

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

CT6 6LE is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Beltinge in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Beltinge ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 6LE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6LE are sourced from Output Area E00122323 (shared with 15 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 6LE. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CT6 6LE has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.3 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Ajay Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Post Office Stores0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Age UK0.0 km
  • The Kings Hall1.0 km
  • Herne Bay Table Table0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beltinge Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Jon Le0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rising Sun0.6 km
  • The Copper Pottle0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.5 km
  • Sturry7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornwallis Avenue0.1 km
  • Cornwallis Avenue0.1 km
  • Blacksole Bridge0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Blacksole Bridge0.2 km