Postcode CT6 8AU is located in an urban city, within the West Bay ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year. The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 8AU.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT6 8AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chestfield and Swalecliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Chestfield and Swalecliffe |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £318,500 in West Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £325,000 |
| Detached | 29 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bay
In the CT6 8AU postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hampton Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Briary Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT6 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew John Harvey
West Bay - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.