Saxon Shore is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 1FB is located in the Gorrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saxon Shore, Whitstable, CT5 1FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT5 1FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT5 1FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 21.9% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 52.7% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 44.6% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.5% | 97.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 90.5% | 92.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 92.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Shore was 97.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Gorrell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Saxon Shore has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gorrell and the 150th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Saxon Shore, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-10-07 | £675,846 |
| 19 Saxon Shore, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-04-16 | £681,172 |
| 12A Saxon Shore, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-03-30 | £681,364 |
| 3 Saxon Shore, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-03-17 | £703,168 |
| 14 Saxon Shore, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2016-03-31 | £651,732 |
CT5 1FB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
CT5 1FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 CT5 1FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Joy Lane , CT5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Polar Re Start Centre ISP Centre, Regent Street , CT5 1JD | - not rated | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Corner Stores | 110 Nelson Road, Whitstable | 569 yd | |
| Victoria's Cafe (Whitstable) Ltd | 58 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 616 yd | |
| Hunsbury Spice Ltd / TA Taste Of India | 40 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 683 yd | |
| Seven Seas Fish Bar And Restaurant | 22-24 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 693 yd | |
| Castellum Pizzeria | 27A Oxford Street, Whitstable | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose In Bloom | 69A Joy Lane, Whitstable | 587 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | 72 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 601 yd | |
| The Old Neptune | Old Neptune Inn, Marine Terrace | 653 yd | |
| The East Kent | 72 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 712 yd | |
| The Peter Cushing | 16-18 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 20 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 715 yd | |
| Four Seasons Take Away | 41 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 727 yd | |
| Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd | 99-101 High Street, Whitstable | 832 yd | |
| Sabara Takeaway | 88 High Street, Whitstable | 844 yd | |
| Browns And Co | Old Coal Yard, Belmont Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 684 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 722 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 906 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable And Seasalter Golf Course Collingwood Road | golf | 491 yd |
| Joy Lane Junior School Joy Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.