CT6 8QP is a safe, established residential area on Bognor Drive, 0.7km from Green Hill in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8QP are sourced from Output Area E00122438 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOGNOR DRIVE, CT6 8QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOGNOR DRIVE, CT6 8QP.
304
44
£ 36,500 /yr
46%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CT6 8QP — age 44, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8QP. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 250,833
Detached
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Flat
£ 182,475
2 sales · Mean £ 182,475
Terraced
£ 253,750
2 sales · Mean £ 253,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8QP has low crime rates — 32 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
14 nearby- The Beacon Church0.3 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.7 km
- Goody Ales0.8 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.6 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House1.0 km
- Evening Tide1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cains Pier Arcade0.7 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.4 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.4 km
- The Four Fathoms0.7 km
- The Heron0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Grapevine0.7 km
- Briggsys Emporium0.9 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.8 km
- Connaught Bingo1.0 km
- Express Pizza/Burger 23/Kebabish0.8 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.3 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Golden Dragon II0.8 km
- Herne Bay Tandoori0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.3 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.3 km
- Whitstable5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bullers Avenue0.1 km
- Fleetwood Avenue0.1 km
- Bullers Avenue0.1 km
- Herne Bay Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68QP · Data under Open Government Licence