Sea Street is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8JH is located in the West Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8LX, CT6 8LT, CT6 8LE, CT6 8NA, CT6 8ND, CT6 8LF, CT6 8FF, CT6 8NF, CT6 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT6 8JH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 52.9% | 47.4% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52.6% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 38.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 32.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 17.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 43.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around CT6 8JH this area, 34.5% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 34.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 18.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.1% | 94.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Street was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sea Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 137th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-09-07 | £386,165 |
| 188 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2018-10-15 | £367,113 |
| 172 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-07-20 | £172,958 |
| 188 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2004-07-02 | £378,391 |
| 188 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,999 | 2000-11-06 | £223,150 |
CT6 8JH 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 3,126 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 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Town Herne Bay | Unit 2, Herne Bay West Industrial Park | 283 yd | |
| Mammas | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 530 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 624 yd | |
| Rahmans Golden Oven | 53 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 900 yd | |
| Hampton Pier Yacht Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 900 yd | |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 900 yd | |
| The Hampton Inn | 72 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills King Cod | 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 521 yd | |
| Ossie's | 86 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay | 559 yd | |
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 560 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 638 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 387 yd | |
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 629 yd | |
| Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue | 653 yd | |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road | 889 yd | |
| Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road | golf | 1,005 yd |
| Detached Playing Field (Briary Primary School) Junction Road | grass pitches | 1,045 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.