CT6 8UQ is a mixed residential area on Fernlea Avenue, 0.6km from Herne Bay in Herne Bay. Administratively it sits within Heron ward and the North Thanet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT6, CT6 8UQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT6 8UQ are sourced from Output Area E00122274 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNLEA AVENUE, CT6 8UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEA AVENUE, CT6 8UQ.
271
49
£ 36,500 /yr
41%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT6 8UQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT6 8UQ. The average age is 49.4. 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: 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
Detached
£ 327,000
7 sales · Mean £ 368,928
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 286,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT6 8UQ is moderate at 63 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 Infant School
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay High School
Hampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- The Beacon Church0.4 km
- Broadway Butchers Ltd0.3 km
- Cain's Amusements Ltd0.4 km
- Goody Ales0.5 km
- Ice Cream Sundae0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lazy Daze0.3 km
- Aqua Bay Guest House0.7 km
- Evening Tide0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Herne Bay Angling Association0.8 km
- Herne Bay Blind Club0.8 km
- Cains Pier Arcade0.4 km
- Herne Bay Catholic Social Club0.2 km
- Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Grapevine0.4 km
- Benitas Cafe0.8 km
- Briggsys Emporium0.6 km
- Charlies Coffee Bar & Bistro0.4 km
- Connaught Bingo0.6 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Double R Fish Bar0.6 km
- Dre's Caribbean Kitchen0.5 km
- Family Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Golden Dragon II0.5 km
- Graingers0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Bay0.5 km
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe3.6 km
- Whitstable6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Bullers Avenue0.2 km
- Sea Street0.3 km
- Oxenden Street0.3 km
- Oxenden Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT68UQ · Data under Open Government Licence