Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

OSBORNE GARDENS, CT6 6SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE GARDENS, CT6 6SJ.

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Population

567

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Avg Age

46

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 6SJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6SJ is a safe, established residential area on Osborne Gardens, 0.2km from Beltinge in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Beltinge ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT6 6SJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6SJ 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 6SJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Detached

£ 274,000

4 sales · Mean £ 273,875

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

CT6 6SJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Reculver Church of England Primary School

Outstanding508 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ajay Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Age UK0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beltinge Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Jon Le0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rising Sun0.4 km
  • The Copper Pottle0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.8 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe6.3 km
  • Sturry7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornhurst0.2 km
  • Terminus Drive0.3 km
  • Osborne Gardens0.3 km
  • Osborne Gardens0.3 km
  • Terminus Drive0.3 km