CT6 8PX is a safe, established residential area on Albany Drive, 0.9km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
For families considering a move, CT6 8PX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8PX are sourced from Output Area E00122250 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY DRIVE, CT6 8PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY DRIVE, CT6 8PX.
439
45
£ 36,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT6 8PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 45, CT6 8PX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8PX. The average age is 45.3. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 8PX is moderate at 53 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.
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
15 nearby- Promenade Treats1.0 km
- Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
- Kafroshi International Food Centre1.0 km
- Richmond Service Station0.9 km
- Umbrella Centre Of Herne Bay1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.8 km
- Herne Bay Bowling Club0.8 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.6 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.2 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Cs Beauty Academy Ltd0.9 km
- Herne Bay Baptist Church1.0 km
- Happy Fryer0.9 km
- King Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
- Masala Bay0.8 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Aqua Bay Guest House0.9 km
- Evening Tide0.9 km
- Lazy Daze0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- La Friends Pizzeria0.9 km
- New City Kebab0.8 km
- Double R Fish Bar0.3 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.6 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.3 km
- Whitstable5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sea Street0.0 km
- Sea Street0.1 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Fleetwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68PX · Data under Open Government Licence