Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

LINKS CLOSE, CT6 7EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS CLOSE, CT6 7EU.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 7EU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

For serious buyers, CT6 7EU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7EU are sourced from Output Area E00190188 (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 7EU. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,333

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

CT6 7EU has low crime rates — 13 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime4
Possession of weapons3

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • MFG Herne Bay0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier Stores 7 To 7 News Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masonic Temple0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Age UK0.9 km
  • Beaver Lodge Cafe0.6 km
  • Herne Bay Football Club0.7 km
  • Herne Bay Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Miller And Carter0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Town Take Away0.7 km
  • Herne Bay Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Broomfield Fish & Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.7 km
  • Sturry6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eddington Lane0.3 km
  • Tennis Courts0.3 km
  • Eddington Lane0.3 km
  • Eddington Lane0.3 km
  • Pigeon Lane0.3 km