Diamond Road is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 1FW is located in the Gorrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Diamond Road, Whitstable, CT5 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 1LT, CT5 1LP, CT5 1JE, CT5 1QZ, CT5 1SG, CT5 1FS, CT5 1LN, CT5 1LZ, CT5 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT5 1FW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45% | 48.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 55% | 51.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 35% | 36.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 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 | 17.5% | 13.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.9% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 42.8% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Diamond Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% higher than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Diamond Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 159th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fishermans Wharf Diamond Road, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-18 | £217,467 |
| 12 Fishermans Wharf Diamond Road, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-20 | £152,440 |
| 4 Fishermans Wharf Diamond Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2020-05-27 | £428,181 |
| 7 Fishermans Wharf Diamond Road, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-10-13 | £193,465 |
| 1 Fishermans Wharf Diamond Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-10-10 | £450,355 |
CT5 1FW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1FW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,273 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 | 403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirst Love Cafe | 180 Cromwell Road, Whitstable | 253 yd | |
| Mfa | Tower Parade, Whitstable | 387 yd | |
| Ark Music And Coffee | 6 Tower Parade, Whitstable | 394 yd | |
| Canterbury & District Indoor Bowling Association | Oyster Indoor Bowling Centre, Harbour Street | 481 yd | |
| Beach Cafe | 3 Beach Walk, Whitstable | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Youth & Community Centre | Whitstable Youth And Sailing Centre, Tower Parade | 387 yd | |
| New Inn | 30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable | 466 yd | |
| The Fountain | The Fountain Inn, 29 Sydenham Street | 469 yd | |
| Whitstable Bowling Club | Tower Hill, Whitstable | 535 yd | |
| The Quayside | 67 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Moon | 51 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable | 395 yd | |
| Food Of Thailand | Hut 8 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 480 yd | |
| Dres Caribbean Kitchen | Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 492 yd | |
| Harbour Street Tapas | 48 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 578 yd | |
| Hot Rolls | Hut 32 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 642 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 648 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 834 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 932 yd | |
| Tesco | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Whitstable Waterfront Club BEACH WALK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 472 yd |
| Whitstable Swimming Pool TOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Oyster Indoor Bowling Club WHITSTABLE HARBOUR | indoor bowls | 499 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Flex Appeal (Whitstable) 107 107 Tankerton Road | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Whitstable And Seasalter Golf Course Collingwood Road | golf | 999 yd |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.