The Vale is in Broadstairs and in Thanet district. CT10 2BY 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 The Vale, Broadstairs, CT10 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT10 2AF, CT10 2JD, CT10 2DR, CT10 2BX, CT10 2JE, CT10 2DD, CT10 2BU, CT10 2DL, CT10 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT10 2BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 25.3% | 27.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 48.8% | 43.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 15.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 19.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 93.6% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 93.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vale was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Bradstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Vale has the 9th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bradstowe and the 190th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Vale, Broadstairs, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £494,000 | 2021-03-05 | £521,712 |
| 77 The Vale, Broadstairs, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2011-12-14 | £740,658 |
CT10 2BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
CT10 2BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT10 2BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | - not rated | 309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School Upton Junior School, Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | - not rated | 309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Peter's Park Road , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hereson School Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross RC High School Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PJ | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | - not rated | 805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 1,052 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 | 499 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 | 1,742 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 | 80 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Lodge (Broadstairs) 78 Gladstone Road , CT10 2JB | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Haddon Dene School 114 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2DG | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradstow School 34 Dumpton Park Drive , Morpeth Street CT10 1BY | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School 162 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2EW | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beano Cafe | 18 The Broadway, Broadstairs | 319 yd | |
| Daa's Thai Diner | 168 High Street, Broadstairs | 422 yd | |
| Cardak Meze & Grill | 117 High Street, Broadstairs | 431 yd | |
| Chaplin | 154 High Street, Broadstairs | 450 yd | |
| Thanet Winter Shelter | 2-4 St Peters Park Road, Broadstairs | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royston Micropub | 2 The Broadway, Broadstairs | 333 yd | |
| Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Clu | Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Club, 5 St Peters Road | 352 yd | |
| Cramptons | 139 High Street, Broadstairs | 370 yd | |
| Bradstow Mill | 125 High Street, Broadstairs | 431 yd | |
| Mind The Gap | 156 High Street, Broadstairs | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 12 Clarendon Road, Broadstairs | 315 yd | |
| Winon | 6 The Broadway, Broadstairs | 319 yd | |
| Broadstairs Happy Fryer | 11 The Broadway, Broadstairs | 319 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 89 High Street, Broadstairs | 431 yd | |
| Broadstairs Kebab | 77-79 High Street, Broadstairs | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 94 High Street, Broadstairs | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Junior School EDGE END ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Wellesley House School RAMSGATE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Thanet College (Closed) Ramsgate Road | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND LAWN ROAD | tennis courts | 550 yd |
| The Ellington And Hereson School (Hereson Campus) (Closed) Ramsgate Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Bradstow School DUMPTON PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Elite Fitness Studio 9-11 9-11 THANET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| The Charles Dickens School BROADSTAIRS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| The Pavilion Park Avenue Park Avenue | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Dane Court Grammar School BROADSTAIRS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.