CT6 8HY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Broadway, 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 8HY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8HY are sourced from Output Area E00122446 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BROADWAY, CT6 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROADWAY, CT6 8HY.
345
51
£ 35,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT6 8HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8HY. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
5 sales · Mean £ 366,000
Detached
£ 447,000
11 sales · Mean £ 445,635
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8HY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay High School
Briary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Beacon Church0.7 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Temptations1.0 km
- The Local0.7 km
- Hampton Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lazy Daze0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.8 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.9 km
- Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.2 km
- Heron Angling Society0.2 km
- The Hampton Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Harry's Cafe1.0 km
- Mammas1.0 km
- Rahmans Golden Oven0.7 km
- Tiny Town Herne Bay0.7 km
- Herne Bay Cafe0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.7 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
- A & R Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Greenhills King Cod1.0 km
- Taste Of Bengal0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay1.3 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.7 km
- Whitstable5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grand Drive0.1 km
- Grand Drive0.1 km
- Ridgeway Cliff0.2 km
- Ridgeway Cliff0.2 km
- West Cliff Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68HY · Data under Open Government Licence