Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

GOLDFINCH CLOSE, CT6 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH CLOSE, CT6 7DB.

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Population

599

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 7DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT6 7DB combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£527k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CT6 7DB is a safe, established residential area on Goldfinch Close, 0.5km from Forstal, Hunters in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT6 7DB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00122225 (shared with 25 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 7DB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

2 sales · Mean £ 527,500

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

CT6 7DB has low crime rates — 29 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting12
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils1.1 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Post Office Stores0.7 km
  • Argos Ltd0.4 km
  • Premier Stores 7 To 7 News Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Huntsman And Horn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Age UK0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Table Table0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Town Take Away0.5 km
  • Broomfield Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.0 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.4 km
  • Sturry6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Arden Road0.2 km
  • Gorse Lane0.2 km
  • Gorse Lane0.2 km
  • Arden Road0.2 km
  • The Meadows0.2 km