Sea Street is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8JY is located in the West Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8NZ, CT6 8LJ, CT6 8NY, CT6 8JX, CT6 8QZ, CT6 8JU, CT6 8ND, CT6 8NF, CT6 8NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 8JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 32% | 43.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 34.4% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 38.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 19.6% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 19.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97.1% | 92.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Street was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.9% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sea Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 108th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-15 | £257,064 |
| Ground Floor Flat 126 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-02-27 | £153,156 |
| 161 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-30 | £253,699 |
| 134 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-05-07 | £243,380 |
| 169 Sea Street, Herne Bay, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2020-12-18 | £224,378 |
CT6 8JY 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,832 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | 3out of 4 | 5,439 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 | 1,102 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 | 89 yd | |
| Mammas | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 274 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 302 yd | |
| Rahmans Golden Oven | 53 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club | Clarence Road, Herne Bay | 854 yd | |
| Herne Bay Little Theatre | St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue | 861 yd | |
| The Heron | Station Road, Herne Bay | 918 yd | |
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 950 yd | |
| Hampton Pier Yacht Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 241 yd | |
| Greenhills King Cod | 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 264 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 320 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 347 yd | |
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 97 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 140 yd | |
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 558 yd | |
| Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road | 615 yd | |
| Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus | 745 yd | |
| Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road | golf | 755 yd |
| Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue | 953 yd | |
| Detached Playing Field (Briary Primary School) Junction Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 64.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.0% |
| 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.