Hopes Lane is in Northwood, Ramsgate and in Thanet district. CT12 6RN is located in the Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopes Lane, Northwood, Ramsgate, CT12 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT12 6TT, CT12 6RW, CT12 6TL, CT12 6UW, CT12 6RP, CT12 6TJ, CT12 6TU, CT10 2YJ, CT12 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT12 6RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.2% | 52.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 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 | 19% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 49.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around CT12 6RN this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 30.3% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 15.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.2% | 89.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopes Lane was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopes Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northwood and the 210th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Hopes Lane, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-17 | £272,718 |
| 6 Hopes Lane, Ramsgate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-08-05 | £264,361 |
| 15 Hopes Lane, Ramsgate, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-01-23 | £207,415 |
| 32 Hopes Lane, Ramsgate, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-01 | £347,592 |
| 14 Hopes Lane, Ramsgate, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-14 | £268,469 |
CT12 6RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Janet Community Junior School Newington Road , CT12 6QY | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy Newington Road , CT12 6QY | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Janet Community Infant School Newington Road , CT12 6PR | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Rumfields Road , CT10 2PW | - not rated | 883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School 140-144 Newington Road , CT12 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 661 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellington School for Girls Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Harbour Academy Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 2out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsgate School Stirling Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marlowe Academy Marlowe Way , CT12 6NB | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,234 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 | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreland Fields School Newlands Lane , CT12 6RH | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Centre Highfield Road , CT12 6QX | - not rated | 520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechbrook/Ashbrook Centre 4 Beech Drive , CT10 2LL | - not rated | 670 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Small Haven School 146-150 , Newington Road CT12 6PT | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Action for Children Westwood School 479 Margate Road , Westwood CT10 2QA | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Non-maintained 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexy Burger | 13 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 226 yd | |
| Under 1 Roof Kids Thanet | Bumble Bees, Pysons Road | 306 yd | |
| Ramsgate Cafe | 332 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 344 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering | FujiFilm, 21-22 Patricia Way | 399 yd | |
| Stewarts Cafe | 228-230 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Club | 55 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 207 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 349 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke & Co | 17 Northwood Road, Ramsgate | 221 yd | |
| Tandoori Express | 310-312 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 280 yd | |
| Zest Kebab and Pizza | 308 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 280 yd | |
| Elizabeth Pizza | 334 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 344 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 342 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 416 Margate Road, Ramsgate | 638 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs | 820 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Dadson Way, Ramsgate | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Janet Primary Academy UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL NEWINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Foreland Fields School NEWLANDS LANE | tennis courts | 494 yd |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Lower Site) NEWLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Royal Harbour Academy (Upper Site) HIGHFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Jackey Bakers Recreation Ground JACKEY BAKERS RECREATION GROUND JACKEY BAKERS RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Broadstairs) WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD FARM WESTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| St Georges C Of E School WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.