Kings Road is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 5DB 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 Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 5AT, CT6 5SD, CT6 5SB, CT6 5BB, CT6 5DE, CT6 5SU, CT6 5DF, CT6 5DA, CT6 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 5DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 55.9% | 55.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44.1% | 44.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 5DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 32.6% | 45.5% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 28% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 15% | 9.5% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 42% | 42% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 20% | 19.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 22.7% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 22.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.2% | 92% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 89.8% | 95.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 95% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 181.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 262.0% higher than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 64th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-14 | £155,160 |
| Flat 3 17 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2020-02-07 | £93,878 |
| Flat 3 17 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2017-11-23 | £96,452 |
| First Floor Flat 17 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-12-14 | £84,256 |
| 8 Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-05-29 | £315,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Palmer Close , Herne CT6 7AH | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,562 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 | 736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingerbreads | 2 Stanley Road, Herne Bay | 214 yd | |
| The Activity Box | 79 William Street, Herne Bay | 258 yd | |
| Ming Garden Herne Bay Limited | 58-60 William Street, Herne Bay | 293 yd | |
| Herons Pool | Herne Bay Leisure Centre, William Street | 338 yd | |
| Hathats Coffee Company | Herne Bay Leisure Centre, William Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Temple | 2 Cecil Park, Herne Bay | 199 yd | |
| Herne Bay Blind Club | Christ Church Parish Centre, Underdown Road | 263 yd | |
| The Druids Head | 182 High Street, Herne Bay | 366 yd | |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst | 35-37 William Street, Herne Bay | 381 yd | |
| Parkerville | 219 High Street, Herne Bay | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Fish Bar | 68 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 100 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 45 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 243 yd | |
| A Casa Mia Rotisserie | 178 High Street, Herne Bay | 374 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 174 High Street, Herne Bay | 377 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Take Away | 168 High Street, Herne Bay | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 123 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food Group Ltd | 160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 439 yd | |
| Iceland | 155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 462 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 474 yd | |
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Herons Leisure Centre William Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Urban Fitness New Street | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Burton Downs Recreation Ground Thundersland Road | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.