High Street is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 5LG 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 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 5LE, CT6 5LQ, CT6 5PH, CT6 5PW, CT6 5PJ, CT6 5RN, CT6 5LR, CT6 5LP, CT6 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 5LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.4% | 52.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 38.8% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 22.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 24.6% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 15.5% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 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 | 25.5% | 24.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 28.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 87.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 86.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 2076.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4047.4% higher than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 2nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 446.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Leighdom House High Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-07 | £151,228 |
| Flat 7 Leighdom House High Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-07-03 | £82,931 |
| Flat 3 Leighdom House High Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-28 | £115,829 |
| Flat 1 Leighdom House High Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-05-10 | £146,018 |
| Flat 4 Leighdom House High Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2017-04-10 | £85,059 |
CT6 5LG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,482 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 | 647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Fryer | 79 High Street, Herne Bay | 29 yd | |
| Masala Bay | 76 High Street, Herne Bay | 40 yd | |
| Briggsys Emporium | 75 High Street, Herne Bay | 43 yd | |
| The Vintage Empire | 104 High Street, Herne Bay | 51 yd | |
| Cs Beauty Academy Ltd | 91-95 High Street, Herne Bay | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Constitutional Club Ltd | 111 High Street, Herne Bay | 167 yd | |
| The Divers Arms | 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 236 yd | |
| The Wine Bar | 85 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 239 yd | |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst | 35-37 William Street, Herne Bay | 252 yd | |
| Herne Bay Angling Association | 59-60 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 80 High Street, Herne Bay | 26 yd | |
| La Friends Pizzeria | 77 High Street, Herne Bay | 30 yd | |
| New City Kebab | 78 High Street, Herne Bay | 34 yd | |
| New Chow's Garden | 83 High Street, Herne Bay | 36 yd | |
| Golden Dragon II | 37 High Street, Herne Bay | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 54 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 118 yd | |
| Iceland | 155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 474 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food Group Ltd | 160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | 80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herons Leisure Centre William Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Urban Fitness New Street | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 495 yd |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus | 980 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.