Postcode CT6 8LH 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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 of residents in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 8LH.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT6 8LH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £249,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bay
In the CT6 8LH postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 8LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Herne Bay Stores | 103 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QQ | Walking directions to Herne Bay Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Thanet Way, Herne Bay, CT6 8LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Local | 47-49 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QB | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.