Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, CT6 6DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.7%	-2.7%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	45.6%	48.3%	2.7%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	38.1%	33.9%	-4.2%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	39.8%	45.3%	5.5%	44.2%	1.1%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.8%	3.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	9.9%	8.7%	-1.2%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	7.1%	8.7%	1.6%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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	39.4%	40.8%	1.4%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	37.7%	30.2%	-7.5%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	11.3%	19.6%	8.3%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	9.1%	6.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	16.9%	-9.0%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	12.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	17.5%	1.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	5.3%	0.9%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	18.5%	4.6%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	19.4%	22.5%	3.1%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	4.4%	6.6%	2.2%	2.8%	3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.2%	93.6%	-3.6%	81.4%	12.2%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	94.3%	95.2%	0.9%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	95.5%	1.4%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	3.4%	0.6%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.9%	76.7%	-8.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	30.4%	13.5%	16.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Mickleburgh Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mickleburgh Hill was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mickleburgh Hill has the 35th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 161st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CT6 6DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mickleburgh Hill are based on 247 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Canterbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, CT6 6DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT6 6DU

Average Price
£249,515

Semi-Detached
£292,605

Terraced
£321,753

Detached
£388,875

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,234

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mickleburgh Hill

Average Price
£353,664

Semi-Detached
£398,943

Terraced
£342,662

Detached
£481,743

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,267

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mickleburgh HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-12-20	£290,204
50 Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-06-05	£310,645
Flat 1 49 Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2020-08-21	£145,034
Willow Cottage, 50A Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£199,995	2019-10-21	£232,322
42A Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-08-31	£383,251

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT6 6DU

Employment

CT6 6DU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CT6 6DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	27
Education	21
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA	3out of 4	443 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH	3out of 4	464 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL	4out of 4	2,122 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	2,219 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB	3out of 4	2,345 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS	3out of 4	1,884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,116 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Hall	Beacon Hill, Herne Bay	515 yd
Extra Scoops	Kings Hall, Beacon Hill	598 yd
The Chimney Pot	189 High Street, Herne Bay	612 yd
Gingerbreads	2 Stanley Road, Herne Bay	633 yd
Mr Beano	150 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	644 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masonic Temple	2 Cecil Park, Herne Bay	266 yd
Parkerville	219 High Street, Herne Bay	540 yd
Prince Of Wales	173 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	598 yd
Herne Bay Sailing Club	East Cliff Promenade, Herne Bay	637 yd
The Druids Head	182 High Street, Herne Bay	645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herne Bay Fish Bar	68 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay	319 yd
The Zhang	217 High Street, Herne Bay	545 yd
Star Fish Bar	209 High Street, Herne Bay	570 yd
Direct Pizza	176 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	576 yd
Lucky House	170 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	600 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	80-84 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay	313 yd
The Cooperative Food Group Ltd	160-164 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	613 yd
Iceland	155-157 Mortimer Street, Herne Bay	671 yd
Aldi	100 Kings Road, Herne Bay	880 yd
Morrisons	10 Beach Street, Herne Bay	912 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Herne Bay Hockey & Lawn Tennis Club BEACON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	277 yd
Burton Downs Recreation Ground Thundersland Road	grass pitches	303 yd
Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road	grass pitches	528 yd
The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens	grass pitches	598 yd
Urban Fitness New Street	health and fitness suite	707 yd
Herons Leisure Centre William Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	740 yd
Memorial Park Park Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	917 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	105 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.