Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7ES

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 7ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	53.7%	53.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	46.3%	46.4%	0.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CT6 7ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19%	24.8%	5.8%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	52.2%	-4.3%	44.2%	8.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	5.9%	7.7%	1.8%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	17.1%	14.6%	-2.5%	6.1%	8.5%

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%	47.3%	8.3%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	31.6%	30.7%	-0.9%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	20.1%	15%	-5.1%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	6.7%	5.6%	-1.1%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around CT6 7ES this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.4%	28.8%	-10.6%	18.2%	10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	13.5%	2.7%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	10.9%	-4.0%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	8%	2.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	13.5%	3.5%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	16%	20.4%	4.4%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.4%	98.4%	0.0%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	98.7%	95.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	96.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.4%	37.2%	-0.8%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Pigeon Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pigeon Lane was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Beltinge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pigeon Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Beltinge and the 36th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CT6 7ES, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Pigeon Lane are based on 82 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 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7ES

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT6 7ES

Average Price
£449,424

Semi-Detached
£380,929

Terraced
£422,278

Detached
£479,157

Flats/Maisonettes
£322,178

Other
£447,294

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pigeon Lane

Average Price
£431,726

Semi-Detached
£358,325

Terraced
£418,798

Detached
£462,021

Flats/Maisonettes
£224,041

Other
£437,333

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pigeon LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£388,500	2025-03-28	£388,902
66 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-05-20	£297,473
66 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£251,050	2023-11-10	£251,577
43 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£760,000	2022-11-03	£733,846
39A Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2022-08-30	£463,013

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT6 7ES

Employment

CT6 7ES 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 7ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	16
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL	4out of 4	1,073 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Palmer Close , Herne CT6 7AH	4out of 4	1,168 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA	3out of 4	1,208 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB	3out of 4	2,492 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	1,809 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	1,469 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
Beaver Lodge Cafe	Wildwood Discovery Park, Wealden Forest Park	662 yd
Herne Bay Table Table	Blacksole Farm, Margate Road	700 yd
Age UK	16 Reculver Road, Herne Bay	967 yd
Herne Bay Football Club	Winchs Field, Stanley Gardens	1,011 yd
Herne Bay Tennis Club	Herne Bay Sports Hub, Parkland Road	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
China Town Take Away	22 Hawe Farm Way, Herne		460 yd
Broomfield Fish & Chips	20A Hawe Farm Way, Herne		462 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	6 The Boulevard, Altira Business Park		853 yd
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way	Unit 1, 83 Braid Drive		997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Cherry Orchard Playing Field Canterbury Road	grass pitches	794 yd
Burton Downs Recreation Ground Thundersland Road	grass pitches	816 yd
Herne Bay Golf Club (Closed) Thanet Way	golf	884 yd
The Altira Park Stadium Stanley Gardens	grass pitches	961 yd
Herne Ce Junior School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	1,027 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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

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	64.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT6 7ES