Is CT6 7RN a safe place to live?

Yes, CT6 7RN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT6 7RN?

The average property price in CT6 7RN is currently around £287k.

What is the population of CT6 7RN?

The population for the CT6 7RN area is approximately 308 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

BLACKBURN ROAD, CT6 7RN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, CT6 7RN.

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

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Population

308

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 7RN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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8/10

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4/10

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5/10

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4/10

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3/10

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8/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT6 7RN — age 53, 87% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT6 7RN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.4km from Love Street in Herne. Administratively it sits within Greenhill ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7RN are sourced from Output Area E00122178 (shared with 7 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 7RN. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

CT6 7RN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences52

Anti-social behaviour17

Criminal damage and arson14

Other theft9

Drugs6

school Local Schools

Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils0.3 km

Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.6 km

Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Archwrights0.2 km
Hampton Store0.6 km
Kadi's Cornish Ice Cream Service0.1 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Mammas0.7 km
Tiny Town Herne Bay0.6 km
Herne Bay Cafe1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Double R Fish Bar0.9 km
Greenhills King Cod0.7 km
Ossie's0.2 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co-Op1.0 km
Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Herne Bay1.3 km
Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.2 km
Whitstable4.7 km

Bus Stops

Blackburn Road0.1 km
Coulter Road0.1 km
Coulter Road Layby0.2 km
Rowland Drive0.2 km
Hawks Road0.3 km