The Willows is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8QD is located in the Heron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willows, Herne Bay, CT6 8QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8QE, CT6 8SB, CT6 8BQ, CT6 8RX, CT6 8QB, CT6 8SF, CT6 8QG, CT6 8PX, CT6 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 8QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.5% | 36.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 44.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 46.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 27.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 74.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Willows has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 201st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Willows, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-11-15 | £416,550 |
| 1 The Willows, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2001-09-07 | £475,476 |
CT6 8QD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT6 8QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,912 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 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmans Golden Oven | 53 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 94 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 270 yd | |
| Sunset Fish Bar | 123 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 612 yd | |
| Harry's Cafe | 136-140 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 613 yd | |
| Tiny Town Herne Bay | Unit 2, Herne Bay West Industrial Park | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club | Clarence Road, Herne Bay | 322 yd | |
| Herne Bay Little Theatre | St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue | 380 yd | |
| The Heron | Station Road, Herne Bay | 661 yd | |
| Cains Pier Arcade | 123-135 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 732 yd | |
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 97 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 202 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 205 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 252 yd | |
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 312 yd | |
| HatHats Coffee Company | Herne Bay Railway Station, Station Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 256 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 661 yd | |
| Aldi | 100 Kings Road, Herne Bay | 1,077 yd | |
| Morrisons | 10 Beach Street, Herne Bay | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus | 618 yd | |
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 874 yd |
| Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road | 927 yd | |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 1,067 yd | |
| Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road | golf | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.