Upper Approach Road is in Broadstairs and in Thanet district. CT10 1QY is located in the Viking electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, CT10 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT10 1QU, CT10 1QZ, CT10 1QX, CT10 1QT, CT10 1PW, CT10 1NS, CT10 1PP, CT10 1PL, CT10 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT10 1QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 37.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 40.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.1% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 35.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 87% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Approach Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Bradstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Approach Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bradstowe and the 197th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-06-22 | £463,650 |
| 6 Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-11-18 | £455,166 |
| 14 Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2020-08-03 | £368,361 |
| 24 Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-02-08 | £340,465 |
| 12 Upper Approach Road, Broadstairs, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,500 | 2015-12-10 | £438,731 |
CT10 1QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mildred's Primary Infant School St Mildred's Avenue , CT10 2BX | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School Upton Junior School, Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs , CT10 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Rumfields Road , CT10 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dumpton Park Drive , CT10 1RR | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 2out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 1out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Chatham Street , CT11 7PS | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Foundation School Westwood Road , CT10 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Dene School 57 Gladstone Road , CT10 2HY | - not rated | 277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley House 114 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2DG | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradstow School 34 Dumpton Park Drive , CT10 1BY | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Bay School 70 Stone Road , CT10 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foreland Fields School Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Four Two | Thai For Two, 42 York Street | 425 yd | |
| The Little Sicilian | 45-45A York Street, Broadstairs | 425 yd | |
| Helter Skelter Nursery | Broadstairs Methodist Church, 23A York Street | 425 yd | |
| No 1 Oscar Rd Wine Bar & Bottle Shop | 1 Oscar Road, Broadstairs | 431 yd | |
| Cardak Meze & Grill | 117 High Street, Broadstairs | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Arms | 9 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs | 324 yd | |
| Bradstow Mill | 125 High Street, Broadstairs | 470 yd | |
| Cramptons | 139 High Street, Broadstairs | 503 yd | |
| Mind The Gap | 156 High Street, Broadstairs | 512 yd | |
| Houdini's Magic Bar Ltd | Houdinis Magic Bar, 158 High Street | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 12 Clarendon Road, Broadstairs | 405 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 89 High Street, Broadstairs | 470 yd | |
| Broadstairs Kebab | 77-79 High Street, Broadstairs | 470 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 47-49 High Street, Broadstairs | 494 yd | |
| Fish Inn Ltd | 55 High Street, Broadstairs | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 94 High Street, Broadstairs | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thanet College (Closed) Ramsgate Road | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| The Ellington And Hereson School (Hereson Campus) (Closed) Ramsgate Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Bradstow School DUMPTON PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Wellesley House School RAMSGATE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Elite Fitness Studio 9-11 9-11 THANET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Upton Junior School EDGE END ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND LAWN ROAD | tennis courts | 692 yd |
| The Pavilion Park Avenue Park Avenue | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.