Clarendon Street is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8LZ 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 Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8NE, CT6 8NG, CT6 8LN, CT6 8NA, CT6 8NF, CT6 8LH, CT6 8LP, CT6 8LY, CT6 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT6 8LZ 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 8LZ 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 Clarendon Street was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarendon Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 135th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-17 | £176,401 |
| 50B Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-26 | £143,291 |
| 48A Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2015-12-11 | £149,305 |
| 54B Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2007-11-19 | £147,174 |
| 54A Clarendon Street, Herne Bay, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1999-08-05 | £158,522 |
CT6 8LZ 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 | - not rated | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 41-43 Avenue Road , CT6 8TF | - not rated | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden Wood Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | - not rated | 729 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steppingstone School Greenhill Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfinch Farm Education Centre Greenfinch Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Verona House , 45 Station Road CT6 5QQ | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House 30 Victoria Park , CT6 5BL | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury and Swale Alternative Curriculum PRU Year Ten Project , 30 Victoria Park CT6 5BL | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 244 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 366 yd | |
| Mammas | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 506 yd | |
| Rahmans Golden Oven | 53 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 725 yd | |
| Hampton Pier Yacht Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 725 yd | |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 725 yd | |
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club | Clarence Road, Herne Bay | 817 yd | |
| Herne Bay Little Theatre | St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 308 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 368 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 375 yd | |
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 97 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 404 yd | |
| Greenhills King Cod | 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 349 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 360 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 754 yd | |
| Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue | 760 yd | |
| Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road | 849 yd | |
| Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus | 890 yd | |
| Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road | golf | 990 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.