Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

FERNLEA AVENUE, CT6 8UQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEA AVENUE, CT6 8UQ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour85
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Herne Bay Infant School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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Herne Bay Junior School

Good433 pupils0.8 km
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Herne Bay High School

Good1615 pupils0.8 km
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Hampton Primary School

Good706 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lazy Daze0.3 km
  • Aqua Bay Guest House0.7 km
  • Evening Tide0.6 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

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