Grimshill Road, Whitstable, CT5 4LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT5 4LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	49.5%	-4.3%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	46.2%	50.5%	4.3%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	31%	0.8%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	47.1%	-2.9%	44.2%	2.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	12.4%	11.8%	-0.6%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	6.2%	7.8%	1.6%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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 (85.5%) 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	48.7%	51.4%	2.7%	48.4%	3.0%
Good health	33.3%	34.1%	0.8%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	12.5%	12.9%	0.4%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.5%	1.3%	-2.2%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	27.3%	19.1%	-8.2%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	8.2%	-5.4%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	14.5%	0.9%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5%	9.8%	4.8%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	16.4%	6.1%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	29.3%	2.9%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	3.7%	2.7%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	95.2%	97.8%	2.6%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	94.6%	92.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	1.6%	4.7%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	93.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	1.9%	6.6%	4.7%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Grimshill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimshill Road was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Gorrell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grimshill Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Gorrell and the 154th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CT5 4LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grimshill Road are based on 94 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Canterbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grimshill Road, Whitstable, CT5 4LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT5 4LJ

Average Price
£337,260

Semi-Detached
£330,546

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£350,689

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grimshill Road

Average Price
£347,456

Semi-Detached
£338,212

Terraced
£332,598

Detached
£371,019

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grimshill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Grimshill Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2021-02-18	£389,565
26 Grimshill Road, Whitstable, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£290,250	2020-03-17	£327,702
24 Grimshill Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-11-22	£340,925
23 Grimshill Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2019-01-30	£304,306
21A Grimshill Road, Whitstable, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2018-11-09	£292,406

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT5 4LJ

Employment

CT5 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	76
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	19
Other	14
Construction	14
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitstable Junior School Oxford Street , CT5 1DB	3out of 4	549 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alphege Church of England Infant School Oxford Street , CT5 1DA	3out of 4	594 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	813 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Joy Lane , CT5 4LT	3out of 4	825 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westmeads Community Infant School Cromwell Road , CT5 1NA	4out of 4	1,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX	3out of 4	872 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,059 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria's Cafe (Whitstable) Ltd	58 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	398 yd
Seven Seas Fish Bar And Restaurant	22-24 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	409 yd
Fable & Green	67-69 Oxford Street, Whitstable	506 yd
Street Kings Smoke Shack Whitstable	49 Oxford Street, Whitstable	583 yd
Thirty Nine	39 Oxford Street, Whitstable	608 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Two Brewers	72 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	404 yd
Labour Club	12 Belmont Road, Whitstable	435 yd
The Handsome Sam	3 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	447 yd
Whitstable Cricket Club	Belmont Road, Whitstable	460 yd
The East Kent	72 Oxford Street, Whitstable	521 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons Take Away	41 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	377 yd
Browns And Co	Old Coal Yard, Belmont Road	439 yd
Charcoal Grill	20 Oxford Street, Whitstable	736 yd
Jim's Of Whitstable Ltd	99-101 High Street, Whitstable	830 yd
Golden Moon	51 Old Bridge Road, Whitstable	861 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op Stores	14-16 Canterbury Road, Whitstable	420 yd
Co-Op Late Store	58-62 Oxford Street, Whitstable	619 yd
Sainsburys Local	44-48 High Street, Whitstable	1,048 yd
Iceland	34-36 High Street, Whitstable	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitstable Town Fc Belmont Road	grass pitches	311 yd
The Belmont Ground Belmont Road	grass pitches	320 yd
Whitstable And Seasalter Golf Course Collingwood Road	golf	719 yd
Whitstable Sports Centre Bellevue Road	health and fitness suite	741 yd
The Whitstable School Bellevue Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	811 yd
Joy Lane Junior School Joy Lane	grass pitches, swimming pool	872 yd
Westmeads Recreation Ground Cromwell Road	grass pitches	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	55.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	55.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	55.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.48 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.48 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.