Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

SEA STREET, CT6 8QF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

254

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 8QF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CT6 8QF is a safe, established residential area on Sea Street, 0.8km from Green Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8QF are sourced from Output Area E00122454 (shared with 11 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 8QF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 249,500

2 sales · Mean £ 249,500

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

CT6 8QF has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft18
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.6 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.3 km
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Briary Primary School

Good297 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Archwrights0.9 km
  • Hampton Store0.9 km
  • Promenade Treats0.9 km
  • The Beacon Church0.1 km
  • Broadway Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.8 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
  • Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.5 km
  • Herne Bay Little Theatre0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Grapevine0.9 km
  • Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.9 km
  • Express Pizza/Burger 23/Kebabish0.9 km
  • Harry's Cafe0.7 km
  • Mammas0.5 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Double R Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
  • Family Pizza & Kebab House0.0 km
  • Golden Dragon II1.0 km
  • Herne Bay Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.0 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.6 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.1 km
  • Whitstable5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fleetwood Avenue0.0 km
  • Sea Street Roundabout0.1 km
  • Opp House No 1060.1 km
  • Sea Street Roundabout0.2 km
  • Fleetwood Avenue0.2 km