Postcode CT6 8DX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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 8DX.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT6 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £369 per square foot) in West Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £400,000 | £— |
| Detached | 24 | £362,500 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £320,000 | £369 |
| Terraced | 6 | £267,500 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,500 | £155,000 | £227,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £262,500 | £167,500 | £256,000 | £226,250 |
| 2018 | £294,000 | £144,950 | £275,000 | £254,498 |
| 2019 | £291,500 | £156,000 | £271,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £304,998 | £183,000 | £257,498 | £243,500 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £410,000 | £300,000 | £253,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | — | £325,000 | £248,000 |
| 2023 | £369,250 | £170,000 | £342,500 | £252,500 |
| 2024 | £413,750 | £130,000 | £300,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £329,250 | — | £325,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £400,000 | £320,000 | £262,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £257 | £335 | £269 |
| 2017 | £304 | £241 | £297 | £284 |
| 2018 | £368 | £361 | £317 | £292 |
| 2019 | £341 | £322 | £337 | £252 |
| 2020 | £354 | £293 | £371 | £296 |
| 2021 | £376 | £273 | £387 | £357 |
| 2022 | £428 | — | £439 | £314 |
| 2023 | £450 | £296 | £445 | £343 |
| 2024 | £428 | £1,826 | £394 | £306 |
| 2025 | £378 | — | £360 | £301 |
| 2026 | £410 | — | £367 | £369 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT6 8DX.
In the CT6 8DX postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Sussex Close, Canterbury, CT6 8DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Thanet Way, Herne Bay, CT6 8LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Archwrights | 84 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7QW | Walking directions to Archwrights |
| 0.4 mi | Archwrights | Greenhill Road, Canterbury, CT6 7QW | Walking directions to Archwrights |
| 0.5 mi | Poplar Stores | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 7PX | Walking directions to Poplar Stores |
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 8DX, 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
The area around CT6 8DX records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT6 8DX in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £322,500 (about £369 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CT6 8DX, including Hampton Primary School (Good), Briary Primary School (Good) and Herne Bay High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT6 8DX is Herne Bay, about 1,222 m away.
CT6 8DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT6 8DX is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew John Harvey (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.