Is CT6 6NT a safe place to live?

Yes, CT6 6NT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 28 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT6 6NT?

The average property price in CT6 6NT is currently around £400k.

What is the population of CT6 6NT?

The population for the CT6 6NT area is approximately 567 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

PETREL CLOSE, CT6 6NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETREL CLOSE, CT6 6NT.

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Population

567

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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8/10

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8/10

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3/10

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5/10

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2/10

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5/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

CT6 6NT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 6NT is a safe, established residential area on Petrel Close, 0.5km from Hillborough in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Beltinge ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 6NT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6NT are sourced from Output Area E00122333 (shared with 10 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 6NT. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 356,000

21 sales · Mean £ 376,142

Terraced

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

CT6 6NT has low crime rates — 28 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 offences28

Anti-social behaviour21

Other theft6

Vehicle crime5

Burglary3

school Local Schools

Reculver Church of England Primary School

Outstanding508 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Ajay Convenience Store0.9 km
Bay Wedding Props0.4 km
St Mary The Virgin Reculver Church0.5 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Herne Bay3.5 km
Chestfield & Swalecliffe7.0 km
Sturry8.0 km

Bus Stops

Sanderling Road0.3 km
Bishopstone Lane0.3 km
Bishopstone Lane0.3 km
Barnes Way0.4 km
Barnes Way0.4 km