Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, CT6 8NP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 8NP is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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	51.5%	46.9%	-4.6%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	48.5%	53.1%	4.6%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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	35.2%	35.4%	0.2%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	37.4%	45.3%	7.9%	44.2%	1.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	0.8%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	15.5%	14.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	8.2%	4.3%	-3.9%	6.1%	-1.8%

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	37.5%	45.6%	8.1%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	34.1%	30.4%	-3.7%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	22.4%	16.5%	-5.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	5.7%	5.8%	0.1%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.3%	20.3%	-13.0%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	13.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.8%	-2.1%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5.5%	0.9%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	20.3%	10.7%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	17.4%	23.4%	6.0%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.5%

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)
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	98.4%	1.4%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.3%	95.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	95.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Cobblers Bridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobblers Bridge Road was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cobblers Bridge Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 202nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CT6 8NP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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 Cobblers Bridge Road are based on 106 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 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, CT6 8NP

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT6 8NP

Average Price
£302,392

Semi-Detached
£300,450

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,334

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cobblers Bridge Road

Average Price
£265,703

Semi-Detached
£281,673

Terraced
£264,267

Detached
£259,196

Flats/Maisonettes
£114,436

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cobblers Bridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-10-14	£328,644
3 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-08-12	£259,929
3 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-11-05	£256,552
7 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2019-07-26	£346,905
7 Cobblers Bridge Road, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2011-10-28	£216,403

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT6 8NP

Employment

CT6 8NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	17
Education	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB	- not rated	655 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB	- not rated	655 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 41-43 Avenue Road , CT6 8TF	- not rated	839 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS	- not rated	1,147 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornden Wood Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Academy converter	No	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	345 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS	- not rated	345 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Steppingstone School Greenhill Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG	- not rated	480 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenfinch Farm Education Centre Greenfinch Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG	- not rated	507 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	627 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grosvenor House 30 Victoria Park , CT6 5BL	- not rated	1,524 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	1,536 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Herne Bay Cafe	109 Sea Street, Herne Bay	247 yd
Mammas	4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay	373 yd
Rahmans Golden Oven	53 Sea Street, Herne Bay	466 yd
Tiny Town Herne Bay	Unit 2, Herne Bay West Industrial Park	469 yd
Miller And Carter	Street Record, Margate Road	943 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Heron	Station Road, Herne Bay	543 yd
Herne Bay Little Theatre	St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue	617 yd
Herne Bay Catholic Social Club	Clarence Road, Herne Bay	680 yd
Herne Bay Bowling Club	Memorial Park, King's Road	886 yd
The Firkin Frog	157 Station Road, Herne Bay	1,001 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
A&R Chinese Takeaway	105 Sea Street, Herne Bay	255 yd
Double R Fish Bar	102 Sea Street, Herne Bay	271 yd
Family Pizza & Kebab House	97 Sea Street, Herne Bay	282 yd
Taste Of Bengal	96 Sea Street, Herne Bay	305 yd
HatHats Coffee Company	Herne Bay Railway Station, Station Road	361 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op	98 Sea Street, Herne Bay	287 yd
Lidl	LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way	410 yd
Tesco	34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay	682 yd
Co-op Food-Eddington Thanet Way	Unit 1, 83 Braid Drive	1,090 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	347 yd
Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus		356 yd
Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road		466 yd
Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road	golf	612 yd
Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE	grass pitches	655 yd
St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive		709 yd
Memorial Park Park Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,020 yd
Herne Bay Sports Hub MANDARIN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,024 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	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%

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%

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