CT6 8BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swalecliffe, 0.7km 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 8BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00122456 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALECLIFFE, CT6 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALECLIFFE, CT6 8BD.
304
55
£ 35,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 8BD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT6 8BD combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £503k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8BD. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
2 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Semi-Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Seaview Cafe And The Anchor Bar0.3 km
- The Village Shop0.4 km
- The Woodshed0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe1.3 km
- Herne Bay2.6 km
- Whitstable3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alvis Avenue0.3 km
- Riley Avenue0.4 km
- Riley Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68BD · Data under Open Government Licence