Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

MAY STREET, CT6 6TP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY STREET, CT6 6TP.

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

305

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Avg Age

48

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

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT6 6TP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6TP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on May Street, 0.3km from Bishopstone in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Reculver ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT6 6TP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 6TP are sourced from Output Area E00167548 (shared with 13 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 6TP. The average age is 48.5. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT6 6TP has low crime rates — 36 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 behaviour24
Other theft6
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5

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Reculver Church of England Primary School

Outstanding508 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bay Wedding Props0.1 km
  • St Mary The Virgin Reculver Church0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay3.7 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe7.3 km
  • Sturry8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnes Way0.1 km
  • Barnes Way0.1 km
  • Reculver School0.2 km
  • Reculver School0.2 km
  • Reculver School0.2 km