Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

THE PADDOCKS, CT6 6QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCKS, CT6 6QX.

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

335

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT6 6QX — age 53, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6QX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Paddocks, 0.3km from Bishopstone in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Reculver ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 6QX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6QX are sourced from Output Area E00122329 (shared with 11 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 6QX. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 378,999

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

CT6 6QX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Reculver Church of England Primary School

Outstanding508 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Ajay Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Bay Wedding Props0.6 km
  • St Mary The Virgin Reculver Church0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beltinge Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Jon Le0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay3.4 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe7.0 km
  • Sturry8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishopstone Lane0.1 km
  • Bishopstone Lane0.1 km
  • Sanderling Road0.2 km
  • Gainsborough Drive0.4 km
  • Gainsborough Drive0.4 km