Victoria Park is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 5BL is located in the Heron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Park, Herne Bay, CT6 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 5AW, CT6 5AR, CT6 5AP, CT6 5BN, CT6 5BJ, CT6 5AN, CT6 5AS, CT6 5AJ, CT6 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT6 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 48% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 25.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.7% | 47.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 13.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.1% | 21.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 93% | 94.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Park was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.6% higher than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Park has the 17th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 126th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-06-06 | £358,647 |
| 38 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-06-06 | £384,264 |
| Flat 6 24 - 26 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2023-12-13 | £188,767 |
| 34 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-15 | £496,331 |
| 4 24 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-28 | £194,105 |
CT6 5BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Verona House , 45 Station Road CT6 5QQ | - not rated | 841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chimney Pot | 189 High Street, Herne Bay | 128 yd | |
| A Casa Mia | 160 High Street, Herne Bay | 131 yd | |
| Mortimers | 128 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 154 yd | |
| Mr Beano | 150 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 167 yd | |
| Hot Cafe | 33A William Street, Herne Bay | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Druids Head | 182 High Street, Herne Bay | 88 yd | |
| Bouncing Barrel | 20 Bank Street, Herne Bay | 139 yd | |
| Vivid Night Club | 153A High Street, Herne Bay | 148 yd | |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst | 35-37 William Street, Herne Bay | 166 yd | |
| Herne Bay Blind Club | Christ Church Parish Centre, Underdown Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Casa Mia Rotisserie | 178 High Street, Herne Bay | 103 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 174 High Street, Herne Bay | 109 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Take Away | 168 High Street, Herne Bay | 116 yd | |
| Kirstys Krusts | 166 High Street, Herne Bay | 122 yd | |
| Bay Kebabs & Burgers | 151 High Street, Herne Bay | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative Food Group Ltd | 160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 191 yd | |
| Iceland | 155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 375 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 378 yd | |
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Fitness New Street | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Herons Leisure Centre William Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Burton Downs Recreation Ground Thundersland Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 889 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.