Station Road is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 1LF 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 Station Road, Whitstable, CT5 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 1LW, CT5 2ES, CT5 1QZ, CT5 1LE, CT5 1FS, CT5 1JE, CT5 2ET, CT5 1LX, CT5 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT5 1LF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 56% | 56.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 44% | 43.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 41.8% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 29.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 16.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.1% | 42.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 22.2% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 27.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 95.6% | 93.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 4.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Station Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 11th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Station Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-19 | £244,121 |
| 92 Station Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2025-02-14 | £341,797 |
| 51 Station Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-10-05 | £409,866 |
| 47 Station Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-29 | £369,552 |
| 81 Station Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-05-31 | £316,029 |
CT5 1LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 249 yd | Community 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 |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 877 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 | 1,429 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 | 471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mfa | Tower Parade, Whitstable | 220 yd | |
| Ark Music And Coffee | 6 Tower Parade, Whitstable | 223 yd | |
| Thirst Love Cafe | 180 Cromwell Road, Whitstable | 236 yd | |
| Beach Cafe | 3 Beach Walk, Whitstable | 313 yd | |
| The Bubble | Bubble Cafe, Beach Walk | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Youth & Community Centre | Whitstable Youth And Sailing Centre, Tower Parade | 220 yd | |
| Whitstable Bowling Club | Tower Hill, Whitstable | 372 yd | |
| New Inn | 30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable | 442 yd | |
| The Fountain | The Fountain Inn, 29 Sydenham Street | 457 yd | |
| The Quayside | 67 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Of Thailand | Hut 8 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 398 yd | |
| Dres Caribbean Kitchen | Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 416 yd | |
| Hot Rolls | Hut 32 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 522 yd | |
| Golden Moon | 51 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable | 562 yd | |
| Harbour Street Tapas | 48 Harbour Street, Whitstable | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 695 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 710 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 968 yd | |
| Tesco | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 1,020 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Waterfront Club BEACH WALK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 305 yd |
| Whitstable Swimming Pool TOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Oyster Indoor Bowling Club WHITSTABLE HARBOUR | indoor bowls | 361 yd |
| Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Flex Appeal (Whitstable) 107 107 Tankerton Road | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.2% |
| 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.