Clare Road is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 2EL 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 Clare Road, Whitstable, CT5 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 1LG, CT5 2EN, CT5 1LN, CT5 2EJ, CT5 2EU, CT5 1JE, CT5 2EX, CT5 1LP, CT5 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT5 2EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 38.5% | 33% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 52.8% | 12.6% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 54.3% | 55.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 55.6% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.3% | 92.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Road was 119.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.5% higher than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 118th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 650.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2023-10-06 | £481,295 |
| 31 Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-07-26 | £685,616 |
| 2 Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-16 | £490,444 |
| 1A Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-03-30 | £530,469 |
| 48 Clare Road, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2020-12-07 | £370,502 |
CT5 2EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 909 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 | 1,296 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 | 592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Music And Coffee | 6 Tower Parade, Whitstable | 368 yd | |
| Mfa | Tower Parade, Whitstable | 373 yd | |
| Thirst Love Cafe | 180 Cromwell Road, Whitstable | 395 yd | |
| Beach Cafe | 3 Beach Walk, Whitstable | 445 yd | |
| The Bubble | Bubble Cafe, Beach Walk | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Youth & Community Centre | Whitstable Youth And Sailing Centre, Tower Parade | 373 yd | |
| Whitstable Bowling Club | Tower Hill, Whitstable | 411 yd | |
| Tankerton Bay Sailing Club | Marine Parade, Whitstable | 606 yd | |
| New Inn | 30 Woodlawn Street, Whitstable | 612 yd | |
| The Fountain | The Fountain Inn, 29 Sydenham Street | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Moon | 51 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable | 472 yd | |
| Food Of Thailand | Hut 8 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 581 yd | |
| Dres Caribbean Kitchen | Unit 15 The South Quay Shed, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 598 yd | |
| Hot Rolls | Hut 32 Harbour Market, South Quay Whitstable Harbour | 702 yd | |
| Tankerton Tandoori | 103 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 828 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 838 yd | |
| Tesco | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 893 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Whitstable Waterfront Club BEACH WALK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 453 yd |
| Whitstable Swimming Pool TOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Oyster Indoor Bowling Club WHITSTABLE HARBOUR | indoor bowls | 536 yd |
| Flex Appeal (Whitstable) 107 107 Tankerton Road | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.