CT6 8HH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bournemouth Drive, 0.7km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT6 8HH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8HH are sourced from Output Area E00122445 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURNEMOUTH DRIVE, CT6 8HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNEMOUTH DRIVE, CT6 8HH.
272
53
£ 36,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 8HH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT6 8HH — age 53, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8HH. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 407,500
6 sales · Mean £ 443,333
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 367,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8HH has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Briary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hampton Store0.8 km
- Promenade Treats0.7 km
- The Beacon Church0.2 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.5 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.4 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.5 km
- The Four Fathoms0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lazy Daze0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Grapevine0.9 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.9 km
- Express Pizza/Burger 23/Kebabish0.9 km
- Harry's Cafe0.6 km
- Mammas0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.4 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
- Golden Dragon II1.0 km
- Herne Bay Tandoori0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.8 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
- Whitstable5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Selsea Avenue0.2 km
- Sea Street0.2 km
- Selsea Avenue0.2 km
- Albany Drive The Broadway0.2 km
- Fitzgerald Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68HH · Data under Open Government Licence