Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

CT6 6ST House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

369

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 6ST 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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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 85% owned. CT6 6ST is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

CT6 6ST is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Reculver in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Reculver ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6ST are sourced from Output Area E00122332 (shared with 20 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 6ST. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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CT6 6ST has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • King Ethelbert Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Coffee At Royale0.2 km
  • Hathats Coffee Company0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay5.7 km
  • Birchington-On-Sea7.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cafe0.1 km
  • The King Ethelbert0.1 km
  • Blue Dolphin Park0.2 km
  • Blue Dolphin Park0.2 km