Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

AUSTIN AVENUE, CT6 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUSTIN AVENUE, CT6 8BE.

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

304

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 8BE 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 8BE spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £299k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT6 8BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Austin Avenue, 0.5km from Studd Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within West Bay ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00122456 (shared with 16 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 8BE. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Detached

£ 282,000

7 sales · Mean £ 277,071

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

CT6 8BE 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.4 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Seaview Cafe And The Anchor Bar0.5 km
  • The Village Shop0.6 km
  • The Woodshed0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe1.3 km
  • Herne Bay2.4 km
  • Whitstable3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Alvis Avenue0.2 km
  • Riley Avenue0.4 km
  • Riley Avenue0.4 km
  • Riley Avenue0.4 km
  • Riley Avenue0.4 km