CT6 8PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Albany Drive, 0.8km from Green Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 8PS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 36.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8PS are sourced from Output Area E00122247 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY DRIVE, CT6 8PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY DRIVE, CT6 8PS.
313
48
£ 36,500 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT6 8PS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 87% 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 up 36.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8PS. The average age is 48.3. 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
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Detached
£ 268,250
2 sales · Mean £ 268,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8PS has low crime rates — 37 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
Herne Bay High School
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Briary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- The Beacon Church0.3 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.7 km
- Goody Ales0.7 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.5 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.9 km
- Evening Tide0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Herne Bay Blind Club1.0 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.4 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.3 km
- The Four Fathoms0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Grapevine0.7 km
- Briggsys Emporium0.8 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.7 km
- Connaught Bingo0.9 km
- Deans Plaice1.0 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.4 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
- Golden Dragon II0.7 km
- Herne Bay Tandoori0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.3 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.4 km
- Whitstable5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bullers Avenue0.0 km
- Bullers Avenue0.0 km
- Fleetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Herne Bay Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68PS · Data under Open Government Licence