Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SEA STREET, CT6 8LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA STREET, CT6 8LE.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT6 8LE 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.

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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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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT6 8LE's 68% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £322k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CT6 8LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sea Street, 0.5km from Hampton in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within West Bay ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8LE are sourced from Output Area E00122441 (shared with 12 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 8LE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,000

1 sales · Mean £ 322,000

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

CT6 8LE has low crime rates — 35 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.2 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Archwrights0.5 km
  • Hampton Store0.2 km
  • Kadi's Cornish Ice Cream Service0.5 km
  • Promenade Treats0.7 km
  • The Beacon Church0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.9 km
  • Hampton Pier Yacht Club0.9 km
  • Heron Angling Society0.9 km
  • The Hampton Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Mammas0.6 km
  • Rahmans Golden Oven0.9 km
  • Tiny Town Herne Bay0.4 km
  • Herne Bay Cafe0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Family Pizza & Kebab House0.8 km
  • A & R Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Greenhills King Cod0.6 km
  • Ossie's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay1.2 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe2.4 km
  • Whitstable4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbrook Farm0.1 km
  • Westbrook Farm0.2 km
  • Westcliff Gardens0.2 km
  • Sea Street Gas Works0.2 km
  • Fitzgerald Avenue0.2 km