Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

WOLSELEY AVENUE, CT6 8AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSELEY AVENUE, CT6 8AL.

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

289

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT6 8AL is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

CT6 8AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wolseley Avenue, 0.2km from Studd Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within West Bay ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 8AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00122444 (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 8AL. The average age is 57.6. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 289,000

3 sales · Mean £ 294,666

Detached

£ 268,750

14 sales · Mean £ 264,392

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

CT6 8AL has low crime rates — 22 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.8 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tiny Town Herne Bay1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.9 km
  • Heron Angling Society0.9 km
  • The Hampton Inn0.7 km
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hampton Store0.4 km
  • Kadi's Cornish Ice Cream Service0.8 km
  • Promenade Treats0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.8 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe1.9 km
  • Whitstable4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Essex Avenue0.3 km
  • Essex Avenue0.4 km
  • Swalecliffe Avenue0.4 km
  • Daimler Avenue0.4 km
  • Daimler Avenue0.4 km