Albert Street is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 1HS is located in the Gorrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Street, Whitstable, CT5 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 1HN, CT5 1JA, CT5 1HP, CT5 1FJ, CT5 1HW, CT5 1HQ, CT5 1HT, CT5 1SU, CT5 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT5 1HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT5 1HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 43.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 30.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 54% | 47.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 CT5 1HS this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 49% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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% | 91.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Street was 104.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Gorrell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gorrell and the 138th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Albert Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-12-06 | £360,844 |
| Flat D The Old Halls Albert Street, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2024-02-01 | £216,869 |
| Flat C The Old Halls Albert Street, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-18 | £215,628 |
| 27A Albert Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-23 | £333,737 |
| 50 Albert Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-28 | £346,573 |
CT5 1HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,567 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 | 133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 41 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 138 yd | |
| Star Of Bengal | 36 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 140 yd | |
| Morellis Gelato | Telescope House, 27 Harbour Street | 166 yd | |
| Jones Harbour Fish Shop | 25 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 168 yd | |
| No 1 Whitstable | 1-1A Harbour Street, Whitstable | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain | The Fountain Inn, 29 Sydenham Street | 80 yd | |
| New Inn | 30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable | 106 yd | |
| The Quayside | 67 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 145 yd | |
| Porto Wine Bar | 61 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 146 yd | |
| The Prince Albert | Sea Street, Whitstable | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Street Tapas | 48 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 136 yd | |
| Sale & Pepe | 15 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 162 yd | |
| Whitstable Produce Store | 33 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 165 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 11 High Street, Whitstable | 188 yd | |
| Hot Rolls | Hut 32 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 245 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 269 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 657 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster Indoor Bowling Club WHITSTABLE HARBOUR | indoor bowls | 429 yd |
| Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Whitstable Swimming Pool TOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Whitstable Waterfront Club BEACH WALK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 535 yd |
| Whitstable And Seasalter Golf Course Collingwood Road | golf | 749 yd |
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 899 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 | 39.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.5% |
| 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.