Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

RIDGEWAY ROAD, CT6 7LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY ROAD, CT6 7LN.

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

361

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Avg Age

48

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT6 7LN's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £508k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £508k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 46.6% year-on-year.

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

CT6 7LN is a sought-after residential area on Ridgeway Road, 0.3km from Herne Common in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 7LN offers 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 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, down 46.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7LN are sourced from Output Area E00122224 (shared with 5 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 7LN. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 561,250

8 sales · Mean £ 575,562

Semi-Detached

£ 378,000

3 sales · Mean £ 392,666

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

CT6 7LN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Butcher's Arms0.7 km
  • The Smugglers Inn0.7 km
  • The Curious Cat0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Herne Centre/West Faversham Community Centre0.7 km
  • Groves Restaurant And Cafe0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Herne Village Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.4 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe4.8 km
  • Sturry4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Curtis Wood Park Road0.4 km
  • Curtis Wood Park Road0.4 km