Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

YORK ROAD, CT6 8SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, CT6 8SN.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CT6 8SN is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest. Property prices are trending down 28.5% year-on-year.

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

CT6 8SN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Road, 0.8km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.

For families considering a move, CT6 8SN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 28.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8SN are sourced from Output Area E00122270 (shared with 9 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 8SN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

2 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Terraced

£ 422,000

3 sales · Mean £ 432,500

Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

Crime around CT6 8SN is moderate at 68 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting51
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils1.0 km
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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils1.1 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Promenade Treats0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
  • Kafroshi International Food Centre0.9 km
  • Richmond Service Station0.8 km
  • The Beacon Church0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club0.7 km
  • Herne Bay Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Constitutional Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Cains Pier Arcade0.5 km
  • Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Cs Beauty Academy Ltd0.9 km
  • Herne Bay Baptist Church1.0 km
  • 49 Mortimer Street0.9 km
  • Happy Fryer0.8 km
  • King Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.8 km
  • Evening Tide0.8 km
  • Lazy Daze0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • La Friends Pizzeria0.8 km
  • New City Kebab0.8 km
  • Double R Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Bay0.8 km
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.4 km
  • Whitstable5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Drive The Broadway0.1 km
  • Albany Drive The Broadway0.1 km
  • Sea Street0.2 km
  • Selsea Avenue0.2 km
  • Selsea Avenue0.2 km