Market Street is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 5PP 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 Market Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 5PN, CT6 5PS, CT6 5PR, CT6 5JQ, CT6 5JG, CT6 5PW, CT6 5JH, CT6 5LA, CT6 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT6 5PP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 48.7% | 47.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 5PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 20.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 42.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 38.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 23.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.3% | 92.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 279.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 458.0% higher than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 35th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Market Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2024-04-09 | £300,342 |
| 2 Market Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-05-19 | £182,305 |
| 8 Market Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2019-12-19 | £267,820 |
| 7 Market Street, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-02-04 | £242,958 |
| 9 Market Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-06-22 | £140,052 |
CT6 5PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 596 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,787 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 | 1,660 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 | 817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Mortimer Street | Herne Bay | 28 yd | |
| Waves | 72 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 79 yd | |
| A La Turka | 62 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 83 yd | |
| Saloon Bar And Grill | 75 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 84 yd | |
| Deans Plaice | 76-77 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Divers Arms | 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 72 yd | |
| Herne Bay Angling Association | 59-60 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 92 yd | |
| The Wine Bar | 85 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 94 yd | |
| Herne Bay Constitutional Club Ltd | 111 High Street, Herne Bay | 96 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 111 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiced Bay Grill Restaurant | 8 William Street, Herne Bay | 122 yd | |
| New Chow's Garden | 83 High Street, Herne Bay | 143 yd | |
| Graingers | 92 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 144 yd | |
| La Friends Pizzeria | 77 High Street, Herne Bay | 166 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 80 High Street, Herne Bay | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 202 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 260 yd | |
| Iceland | 155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 341 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food Group Ltd | 160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | 80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Fitness New Street | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Herons Leisure Centre William Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 547 yd |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens | grass pitches | 882 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.