CT6 8JS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grand Drive, 0.5km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For serious buyers, CT6 8JS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £428k, up 45.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8JS are sourced from Output Area E00122452 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAND DRIVE, CT6 8JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAND DRIVE, CT6 8JS.
274
50
£ 35,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CT6 8JS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £428k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 45.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8JS. The average age is 50.2. 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
£ 419,000
9 sales · Mean £ 408,222
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8JS has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay High School
Briary Primary School
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Beacon Church0.4 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Temptations0.9 km
- The Local0.5 km
- Archwrights0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lazy Daze0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.6 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.7 km
- The Heron0.9 km
- Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.5 km
- Heron Angling Society0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Harry's Cafe0.9 km
- Mammas0.6 km
- Rahmans Golden Oven0.5 km
- Tiny Town Herne Bay0.4 km
- Herne Bay Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.3 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- A & R Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- China Chef1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.9 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.8 km
- Whitstable5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fitzgerald Avenue0.1 km
- Fitzgerald Avenue0.1 km
- West Cliff Drive0.3 km
- West Cliff Drive0.3 km
- Ridgeway Cliff0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68JS · Data under Open Government Licence