Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

FORGEFIELDS, CT6 7TF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGEFIELDS, CT6 7TF.

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

358

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 7TF 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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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 7TF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

CT6 7TF is a sought-after residential area on Forgefields, 0.5km from Herne in Herne. Administratively it sits within Herne & Broomfield ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For serious buyers, CT6 7TF is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 7TF are sourced from Output Area E00122244 (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 7TF. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 227,500

11 sales · Mean £ 232,817

Semi-Detached

£ 242,000

1 sales · Mean £ 242,000

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

CT6 7TF has low crime rates — 12 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding313 pupils0.4 km
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Herne Church of England Junior School

Outstanding362 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Butcher's Arms0.5 km
  • The Smugglers Inn0.5 km
  • The Curious Cat0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Herne Centre/West Faversham Community Centre0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Herne Village Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay2.3 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe5.1 km
  • Sturry5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.4 km
  • Curtis Wood Park Road0.5 km
  • Church0.5 km
  • Curtis Wood Park Road0.5 km