CT6 8QT is a safe, established residential area on St Annes Drive, 0.7km 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 8QT offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £341k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00122438 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANNES DRIVE, CT6 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANNES DRIVE, CT6 8QT.
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
CT6 8QT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8QT. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
8 sales · Mean £ 281,625
Detached
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 315,600
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT6 8QT has low crime rates — 35 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
10 nearby- The Beacon Church0.2 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.8 km
- Goody Ales0.9 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lazy Daze0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cains Pier Arcade0.8 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.4 km
- Herne Bay Little Theatre0.4 km
- The Four Fathoms0.8 km
- The Heron0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Grapevine0.8 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.8 km
- Express Pizza/Burger 23/Kebabish0.8 km
- Garage Coffee Roasters0.9 km
- Harry's Cafe0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.2 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Golden Dragon II0.9 km
- Herne Bay Tandoori0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.5 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.2 km
- Whitstable5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fleetwood Avenue0.1 km
- Fleetwood Avenue0.1 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Opp House No 1060.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68QT · Data under Open Government Licence