Poplar Road is in Broadstairs and in Thanet district. CT10 2SL is located in the St Peters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT10 2UD, CT10 2SJ, CT10 2SA, CT10 2UE, CT10 2UT, CT10 2BW, CT10 2UF, CT10 2TU, CT10 2XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT10 2SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 54.8% | 54.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 38% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 40.1% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44% | 48.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 28.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 93.4% | 93.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 94% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Beacon Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Beacon Road and the 21st lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 St Pauls Poplar Road, Broadstairs, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-12-21 | £168,172 |
| Flat 28 St Pauls Poplar Road, Broadstairs, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-01-31 | £187,047 |
| Flat 26 St Pauls Poplar Road, Broadstairs, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-10-26 | £169,932 |
| Flat 27 St Pauls Poplar Road, Broadstairs, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-07-20 | £172,292 |
| Flat 25 St Pauls Poplar Road, Broadstairs, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2016-11-25 | £188,593 |
CT10 2SL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Peter's Park Road , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School Beacon Road , CT10 3DG | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School Grange Road , St Peter's CT10 3EP | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | - not rated | 976 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | - not rated | 724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | - not rated | 801 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereson School Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PJ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 1,762 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 | 1,287 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 53 St Peter's Park Road , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Keys Learning Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre , Dane Valley Road CT10 3JJ | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddon Dene School 57 Gladstone Road , CT10 2HY | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Haddon Dene School 114 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2DG | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Lodge (Broadstairs) 78 Gladstone Road , CT10 2JB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club | St Peters Church Hall, Hopeville Avenue | 443 yd | |
| Rosie Lea Tea | 17 Grange Road, Broadstairs | 477 yd | |
| Peninsula | 2 Vicarage Street, Broadstairs | 502 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Sports Pavilion St Peters Recreation Ground, Callis Court Road | 564 yd | |
| Cabin Cafe | Northdown Hill, Broadstairs | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 2 High Street, St Peters | 367 yd | |
| The Lanthorne | 20 Callis Court Road, Broadstairs | 564 yd | |
| The Four Candles Alehouse | Micro Pub, 1 Sowell Street | 576 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | 40 St Peters Road, Broadstairs | 724 yd | |
| Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Clu | Broadstairs & St Peters Comrades Club, 5 St Peters Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May King | 96 Albion Road, Broadstairs | 89 yd | |
| Sea Master | 94 Albion Road, Broadstairs | 89 yd | |
| St Peters Fish Bar | 3 Vicarage Street, Broadstairs | 502 yd | |
| China Man | 26 Fosters Avenue, Broadstairs | 776 yd | |
| Winon | 6 The Broadway, Broadstairs | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative Pioneer Store | Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs | 443 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Westwood Road, Broadstairs | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Recreation Ground CALLIS COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| The Charles Dickens School BROADSTAIRS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Dane Court Grammar School BROADSTAIRS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Upton Junior School EDGE END ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND LAWN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.