Sunnyhill Road is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8LU 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 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8DB, CT6 8LY, CT6 8DA, CT6 8DE, CT6 8DU, CT6 8LP, CT6 8LS, CT6 8LL, CT6 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.8% | 31.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 48.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 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 | 40.7% | 46.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 14.4% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 | 32.6% | 18.4% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 29.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyhill Road was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyhill Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 181st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-06-07 | £364,161 |
| 60 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-09 | £372,197 |
| 57 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-04 | £298,792 |
| 51 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-05-18 | £296,106 |
| 53 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-08-28 | £235,307 |
CT6 8LU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT6 8LU 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 3,315 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitstable School Bellevue Road , CT5 1PX | 3out of 4 | 5,205 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 | 458 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 621 yd | |
| Mammas | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 739 yd | |
| Rahmans Golden Oven | 53 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 593 yd | |
| Hampton Pier Yacht Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 593 yd | |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 593 yd | |
| The Hampton Inn | 72 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay | 649 yd | |
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club | Clarence Road, Herne Bay | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 569 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 609 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 628 yd | |
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 97 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 647 yd | |
| Greenhills King Cod | 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 585 yd | |
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue | 495 yd | |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 918 yd | |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 982 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.