Postcode CT6 8HJ is located in an urban city, within the Heron 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 53.4 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 Herne Bay located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oxenden Square.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.4 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 8HJ.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT6 8HJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxenden Square | Small | Walking directions to Oxenden Square |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 46 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £328,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £311,250 |
| Detached | 49 | £420,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heron
In the CT6 8HJ postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Local | 47-49 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QB | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Herne Bay Stores | 103 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QQ | Walking directions to Herne Bay 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 8HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Thomas
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Harvey
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Mellish
Heron - 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.