Marine Parade is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 2BE is located in the Tankerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marine Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 2AN, CT5 2AJ, CT5 2FA, CT5 2AW, CT5 2JZ, CT5 2BN, CT5 2NB, CT5 2DL, CT5 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT5 2BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 55.6% | 53.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 46.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 17.6% | 28.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 45.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 41% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 20.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 21.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 39% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 95.2% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.1% | 93% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93% | 93.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Parade was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Marine Parade has the 26th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 235th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 Grand Pavilion, 19 - 31 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-25 | £385,938 |
| 35 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-02-18 | £652,950 |
| Flat 31 Grand Pavilion, 19 - 31 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2021-12-16 | £419,211 |
| Flat 23 Grand Pavilion 19-31 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-16 | £364,937 |
| Apartment 8 41 Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2021-04-30 | £889,748 |
CT5 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School Bridgefield Road , Swalecliffe CT5 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil And Co, Ristorante Italiano | 101 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 108 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | 93 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 108 yd | |
| Carousel Fish Bar | 120-122 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 108 yd | |
| The Bear's Trading Company | 134 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 111 yd | |
| Gusto Giusto | 144 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tankerton Arms | 135 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 95 yd | |
| Ales And Antiques | 136 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 110 yd | |
| Tankerton Bay Sailing Club | Marine Parade, Whitstable | 265 yd | |
| The Royal | 64 Marine Parade, Whitstable | 476 yd | |
| Whitstable Bowling Club | Tower Hill, Whitstable | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tankerton Tandoori | 103 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 90 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 138 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 118 yd | |
| Tankerton Kebabs | 140 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 118 yd | |
| Lucky House | 154 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 152 yd | |
| Best Fish And Chips | 207 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 139 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Appeal (Whitstable) 107 107 Tankerton Road | health and fitness suite | 65 yd |
| Whitstable Waterfront Club BEACH WALK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 953 yd |
| Whitstable Swimming Pool TOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.8% |
| 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 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.