Preston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT12 5AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	48.2%	47.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	51.8%	52.3%	0.5%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

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	19.4%	26.8%	7.4%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.2%	43.3%	-10.9%	44.2%	-0.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	4.9%	4.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	16%	15.9%	-0.1%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	5.6%	7%	1.4%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.6%	32.9%	-3.7%	48.4%	-15.5%
Good health	43.9%	37.6%	-6.3%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	14.6%	18.8%	4.2%	12.7%	6.1%
Bad health	4.9%	6.5%	1.6%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	0%	4.1%	4.1%	1.2%	2.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.2%	26.6%	-11.6%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	7.6%	-9.8%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	13.9%	1.4%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7%	2.8%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	20.3%	11.3%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	21.5%	6.9%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	4.2%	3.2%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	3.5%	3.5%	0.8%	2.7%
White	98.8%	93%	-5.8%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	98.2%	97.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.7%	1.4%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.6%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	60.8%	46.2%	14.6%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Preston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Thanet Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Preston Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Thanet Villages and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CT12 5AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Preston Road are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thanet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Preston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT12 5AS

Average Price
£585,335

Semi-Detached
£349,100

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£779,484

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£433,273

Estimated Average Property Prices for Preston Road

Average Price
£264,681

Semi-Detached
£247,679

Terraced
£222,551

Detached
£650,099

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,507

Other
£353,618

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Preston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Barn Owls Preston Road, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£945,000	2021-03-25	£998,012
Manston Grange Preston Road, Ramsgate, Kent Other, an established residential building	£395,000	2019-09-17	£405,795
Garden Cottage Preston Road, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2012-02-24	£495,423
Barn Owls Preston Road, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£630,000	2009-11-25	£1,220,537
1 Preston Farm Cottages Preston Road, Ramsgate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£108,950	2002-06-21	£336,441

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT12 5AS

Employment

CT12 5AS 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 5AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	53
Full-Time Employee	42
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Education	9
Manufacturing	9
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newington Community Primary School Princess Margaret Avenue , CT12 6HX	4out of 4	1,785 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newington Community Primary School Princess Margaret Avenue , CT12 6HX	- not rated	1,785 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newington Junior Foundation School Princess Margaret Avenue , Newington CT12 6HX	- not rated	1,897 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY	3out of 4	1,926 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dame Janet Community Infant School Newington Road , CT12 6PR	- not rated	1,926 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ramsgate School Stirling Way , CT12 6NB	- not rated	1,577 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Marlowe Academy Marlowe Way , CT12 6NB	- not rated	1,577 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH	- not rated	2,804 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH	2out of 4	2,817 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellington School for Girls Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH	- not rated	2,877 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN	- not rated	4,627 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,871 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laleham Gap School Ozengell Place , CT12 6FH	4out of 4	1,148 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northwood Centre Highfield Road , CT12 6QX	- not rated	1,898 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Action for Children Westwood School 479 Margate Road , Westwood CT10 2QA	- not rated	1,931 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westwood School 479 Margate Road , Westwood CT10 2QA	- not rated	1,931 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Small Haven School 146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT	- not rated	1,948 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B-Social Bar	Bradgate Caravan Park, Manston Court Road		842 yd
The Tenth	Manston Golf Centre, Greensole Practice Golf Centre		937 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bradgate Social Club	Bradgate Caravan Park, Manston Court Road		842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manston Golf Centre GREENSOLE YARD GREENSOLE YARD GREENSOLE LANE	golf	924 yd
Manston Sports Stadium HIGH STREET	grass pitches	949 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.