Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

RECULVER ROAD, CT6 6LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECULVER ROAD, CT6 6LS.

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

270

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 6LS 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT6 6LS is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £365k reflects the demand.

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

CT6 6LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Reculver Road, 0.6km 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 6LS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 70% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6LS are sourced from Output Area E00122339 (shared with 12 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 6LS. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

CT6 6LS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.5 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ajay Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Age UK0.4 km
  • The Kings Hall0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Table Table0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beltinge Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Jon Le0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.8 km
  • Sturry7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dollies Corner0.1 km
  • Dollies Corner0.1 km
  • Hilary Close0.1 km
  • Hilary Close0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km