Postcode CT6 8SL is located in an urban city, within the Heron ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Herne Bay Parade area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Herne Bay Parade is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Herne Bay Parade has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Herne Bay Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Herne Bay Parade is £32,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 8SL.
Herne Bay Parade near CT6 8SL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
| 0.2 mi | Oxenden Square | Small | Walking directions to Oxenden Square |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £152,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £337,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £301,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heron
In the CT6 8SL postcode area, located within Herne Bay Parade, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Herne Bay Stores | 103 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QQ | Walking directions to Herne Bay Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Brunswick Square, Canterbury, CT6 5QA | Walking directions to Premier |
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.