Pier Avenue is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 2HH is located in the Tankerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pier Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 2SB, CT5 2BY, CT5 2AS, CT5 2AT, CT5 2BD, CT5 2BB, CT5 2AR, CT5 2BX, CT5 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT5 2HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 54% | 54.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46% | 45.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 16.8% | 22% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 51% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 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 | 48.6% | 43.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 38.9% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23% | 13% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 39.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 92.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 95.7% | 91.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pier Avenue was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pier Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 200th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pier Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2013-10-29 | £645,909 |
| 3 Pier Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,500 | 1999-05-28 | £508,178 |
| 2 Pier Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 1997-03-20 | £536,053 |
CT5 2HH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT5 2HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School Bridgefield Road , Swalecliffe CT5 2PH | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 4,936 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 | 1,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossies Grill | 205 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 94 yd | |
| Land And Sea | 139D Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 324 yd | |
| Kafeine | 139B Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 330 yd | |
| Quite Contrary | 150 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 345 yd | |
| Gusto Giusto | 144 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal | 64 Marine Parade, Whitstable | 72 yd | |
| The Tankerton Arms | 135 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 349 yd | |
| Ales And Antiques | 136 Tankerton Road, East Of Tankerton Circus | 415 yd | |
| Tankerton Bay Sailing Club | Marine Parade, Whitstable | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fish And Chips | 207 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 99 yd | |
| Lucky House | 154 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 330 yd | |
| Tankerton Kebabs | 140 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 397 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 138 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 406 yd | |
| Tankerton Tandoori | 103 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 141 Tankerton Road, Whitstable | 300 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flex Appeal (Whitstable) 107 107 Tankerton Road | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary BRIDGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Blenheim Stables (Closed) Burnan Road | 937 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.