Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SWALECLIFFE AVENUE, CT6 8EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALECLIFFE AVENUE, CT6 8EJ.

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

235

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 8EJ 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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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 84% owned. CT6 8EJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £366k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.

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

CT6 8EJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swalecliffe Avenue, 0.3km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within West Bay ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For serious buyers, CT6 8EJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 84% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8EJ are sourced from Output Area E00122439 (shared with 9 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 8EJ. The average age is 57.7. 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 Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Semi-Detached

£ 515,000

3 sales · Mean £ 470,833

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

CT6 8EJ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.6 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Ossie's1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tiny Town Herne Bay0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.7 km
  • Heron Angling Society0.7 km
  • The Hampton Inn0.5 km
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Archwrights1.0 km
  • Hampton Store0.3 km
  • Kadi's Cornish Ice Cream Service0.9 km
  • Promenade Treats0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.6 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.2 km
  • Whitstable4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swalecliffe Avenue0.1 km
  • Essex Avenue0.2 km
  • Essex Avenue0.2 km
  • Westbrook Farm0.4 km
  • Westcliff Gardens0.4 km