Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

WESTERN ESPLANADE, CT6 8DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ESPLANADE, CT6 8DL.

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

272

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Avg Age

56

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CT6 8DL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £527k reflects the demand.

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

CT6 8DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Western Esplanade, 0.3km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 8DL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00122450 (shared with 11 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 8DL. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 527,000

1 sales · Mean £ 527,000

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

CT6 8DL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.4 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Beacon Church1.0 km
  • Hampton Store0.7 km
  • Promenade Treats0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Taste Of Bengal1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tiny Town Herne Bay1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.3 km
  • Heron Angling Society0.3 km
  • The Hampton Inn0.0 km
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.6 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.6 km
  • Whitstable4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grand Drive0.2 km
  • Grand Drive0.2 km
  • West Cliff Drive0.4 km
  • Swalecliffe Avenue0.4 km
  • West Cliff Drive0.4 km