Fairfield Road is in Minster, Ramsgate and in Thanet district. CT12 4AW is located in the Thanet Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfield Road, Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT12 4AN, CT12 4AP, CT12 4AL, CT12 4EP, CT12 4AE, CT12 4AS, CT12 4BF, CT12 4BD, CT12 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT12 4AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 23.9% | 23.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 50.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 32.5% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 40.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 19% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 24.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 20.7% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 96.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Thanet Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Road has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Thanet Villages and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fairfield Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2024-05-17 | £258,205 |
| 9 Fairfield Road, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-19 | £191,863 |
| 8 Fairfield Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-11-21 | £329,872 |
| 13 Fairfield Road, Ramsgate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-07-21 | £395,600 |
| 10 Fairfield Road, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-07-26 | £309,797 |
CT12 4AW 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 CT12 4AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Church of England Primary School Molineux Road , Minster-in-Thanet CT12 4PS | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School Monkton Street , Monkton CT12 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School Park Lane , CT7 0AS | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 4,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks Small School Jutes Lane , Minster CT12 5FH | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Retreat Table Table | Laundry Road, Ramsgate | 322 yd | |
| The Spitfire Cafe | Spitfire/Hurricane Museum, Manston Road | 546 yd | |
| The Minster Meze & Grill | 7-9 Monkton Road, Minster | 640 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Laundry Road, Ramsgate | 642 yd | |
| Jemima's Tea Room | 77 High Street, Minster | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 2 Tothill Street, Minster | 647 yd | |
| Hair Of The Dog | 73 High Street, Minster | 683 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 2 High Street, Minster | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express | Minster Food Station, Tothill Street | 534 yd | |
| Minster Kebabs | 1 Tothill Street, Minster | 645 yd | |
| Sin Le | 12 Monkton Road, Minster | 665 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 2 Monkton Road, Minster | 669 yd | |
| Archie's Fish and Chips | 58-60 High Street, Minster | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD ST MILDREDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.