Gosfield Road is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 5SD 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 Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 5SB, CT6 5SA, CT6 5SU, CT6 5DB, CT6 5SE, CT6 5DE, CT6 6AA, CT6 5AT, CT6 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 5SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 56.5% | 53.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 46.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 49.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.7% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 29.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 92.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.9% | 93.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosfield Road was 96.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gosfield Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 152nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-12-05 | £190,342 |
| 6B Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-08 | £182,158 |
| 18B Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2021-09-30 | £183,429 |
| 16 Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-05-28 | £396,782 |
| Flat B 12 Gosfield Road, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-05-07 | £195,078 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 95 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,160 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 | 2,294 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 | 1,572 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 | 769 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 | 292 yd | |
| The Activity Box | 79 William Street, Herne Bay | 345 yd | |
| Ming Garden Herne Bay Limited | 58-60 William Street, Herne Bay | 380 yd | |
| Herne Bay Football Club | Winchs Field, Stanley Gardens | 422 yd | |
| Herons Pool | Herne Bay Leisure Centre, William Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Temple | 2 Cecil Park, Herne Bay | 192 yd | |
| Herne Bay Blind Club | Christ Church Parish Centre, Underdown Road | 356 yd | |
| The Druids Head | 182 High Street, Herne Bay | 451 yd | |
| Parkerville | 219 High Street, Herne Bay | 467 yd | |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Inst | 35-37 William Street, Herne Bay | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Fish Bar | 68 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 71 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 45 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 324 yd | |
| A Casa Mia Rotisserie | 178 High Street, Herne Bay | 462 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 209 High Street, Herne Bay | 465 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 174 High Street, Herne Bay | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay | 41 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food Group Ltd | 160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 507 yd | |
| Iceland | 155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay | 538 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 561 yd | |
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Herons Leisure Centre William Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Urban Fitness New Street | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Burton Downs Recreation Ground Thundersland Road | grass pitches | 591 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.