The Broadway, Herne Bay, CT6 8RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT6 8RT 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is The Broadway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway 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 Broadway 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%.

🔎 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 8RT, 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 The Broadway are based on 190 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 The Broadway, Herne Bay, CT6 8RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT6 8RT

Average Price
£356,324

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,324

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Broadway

Average Price
£383,899

Semi-Detached
£354,425

Terraced
£389,289

Detached
£417,464

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,373

Other
£154,384

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BroadwayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-02-01	£368,867
82 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-06-30	£336,141
80 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2013-12-12	£379,030
89 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£173,500	2013-05-02	£288,864
85 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£205,205	2012-02-03	£365,234

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT6 8RT

Employment

CT6 8RT 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 8RT 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB	3out of 4	813 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH	3out of 4	1,634 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA	3out of 4	1,642 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS	- not rated	1,704 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL	4out of 4	3,269 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	1,238 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,105 yd	Other independent special school	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
Rahmans Golden Oven	53 Sea Street, Herne Bay	412 yd
Herne Bay Cafe	109 Sea Street, Herne Bay	595 yd
Sunset Fish Bar	123 Central Parade, Herne Bay	619 yd
Harry's Cafe	136-140 Central Parade, Herne Bay	622 yd
Tiny Town Herne Bay	Unit 2, Herne Bay West Industrial Park	838 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herne Bay Catholic Social Club	Clarence Road, Herne Bay	440 yd
Heron Angling Society	Red Shelter, Western Esplanade	451 yd
Hampton Pier Yacht Club	Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay	451 yd
Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club	Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay	451 yd
Herne Bay Little Theatre	St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue	589 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste Of Bengal	96 Sea Street, Herne Bay	527 yd
Family Pizza & Kebab House	97 Sea Street, Herne Bay	542 yd
A&R Chinese Takeaway	105 Sea Street, Herne Bay	580 yd
Double R Fish Bar	102 Sea Street, Herne Bay	611 yd
Papa John's	28 Avenue Road, Herne Bay	695 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay	314 yd
Co-Op	98 Sea Street, Herne Bay	555 yd
Lidl	LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way	919 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE	grass pitches	808 yd
Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade	health and fitness suite, squash courts	833 yd
Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus		974 yd
Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue		1,036 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	63.59 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	63.59 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.4 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.

Overview of CT6 8RT