Harwich Street is in Whitstable and in Canterbury district. CT5 4HT 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 Harwich Street, Whitstable, CT5 4HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT5 4HU, CT5 4HW, CT5 4HP, CT5 4HS, CT5 4WB, CT5 4GZ, CT5 4HH, CT5 4HN, CT5 4HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT5 4HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 55.4% | 54.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 43.9% | 40.9% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 37.9% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 14% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 51% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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.
In the area around CT5 4HT this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 44.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwich Street was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Gorrell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Harwich Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gorrell and the 234th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Harwich Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2016-11-25 | £366,362 |
| 7 Harwich Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2015-07-24 | £359,786 |
| 9 Harwich Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £216,950 | 2014-12-05 | £311,560 |
| 7 Harwich Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-10-14 | £255,804 |
| 8 Harwich Street, Whitstable, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-10-29 | £323,870 |
CT5 4HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School High Street , CT5 1AY | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Joy Lane , CT5 4LT | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA | 4out of 4 | 942 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 | 1,066 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 | 852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas Fish Bar And Restaurant | 22-24 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 142 yd | |
| Victoria's Cafe (Whitstable) Ltd | 58 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 176 yd | |
| Fable & Green | 67-69 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 259 yd | |
| Street Kings Smoke Shack Whitstable | 49 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 328 yd | |
| Thirty Nine | 39 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handsome Sam | 3 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 203 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | 72 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 204 yd | |
| Labour Club | 12 Belmont Road, Whitstable | 218 yd | |
| The East Kent | 72 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 265 yd | |
| British Legion Social Centre | Weston House, 61 Oxford Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Take Away | 41 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 112 yd | |
| Browns And Co | Old Coal Yard, Belmont Road | 232 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 20 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 481 yd | |
| Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd | 99-101 High Street, Whitstable | 589 yd | |
| Sabara Takeaway | 88 High Street, Whitstable | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable | 158 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Store | 58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable | 360 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 44-48 High Street, Whitstable | 804 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-36 High Street, Whitstable | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| The Belmont Ground Belmont Road | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Whitstable And Seasalter Golf Course Collingwood Road | golf | 453 yd |
| Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Joy Lane Junior School Joy Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Whitstable Sports Centre Bellevue Road | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 954 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.