Woodman Avenue is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 2RB is located in the Swalecliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, CT5 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 2QZ, CT5 2RF, CT5 2RG, CT5 2QY, CT5 2RD, CT5 2RJ, CT5 2RA, CT5 2RL, CT5 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT5 2RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.8% | 24.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 49.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 35.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 18.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 27.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.7% | 94.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodman Avenue was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Chestfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodman Avenue has the 39th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Chestfield and the 144th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-12 | £261,639 |
| 25 Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-03 | £266,111 |
| 2 Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-09 | £255,059 |
| 8 Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-03 | £297,714 |
| 22 Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-02-05 | £351,157 |
CT5 2RB 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 2RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School Bridgefield Road , Swalecliffe CT5 2PH | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Northwood Road , CT5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Community 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 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 3,201 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 | 3,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Verona House , 45 Station Road CT6 5QQ | - not rated | 3,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe X | Johnsons Nursery, Thanet Way | 195 yd | |
| Swalecliffe Social Education Centre | Swalecliffe Education Centre, Longfield Close | 309 yd | |
| St. John The Baptist Church Centre | 11 St John's Road, Whitstable | 406 yd | |
| Mr Beano's | 3 St John's Road, Whitstable | 426 yd | |
| Cups And Saucers | 1 St John's Road, Whitstable | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 100 St John's Road, Whitstable | 272 yd | |
| Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Association | 19 St John's Road, Whitstable | 352 yd | |
| The Brickfield Micropub | 80 Herne Bay Road, Whitstable | 493 yd | |
| Whitstable Rugby Football Club | Whitstable Rugby Club, Reeves Way | 782 yd | |
| The Oyster Bed | The Oyster Bed, Thanet Way | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar | 1A St John's Road, Whitstable | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Reeves Way, Chestfield | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swalecliffe Recreation Ground Long Rock | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Seaview Caravan Park St. Johns Road | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Tankerton Football Club ESTUARY CLOSE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Blenheim Stables (Closed) Burnan Road | 867 yd | |
| Whitstable Rugby Club Reeves Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary BRIDGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.