Central Avenue is in Herne Bay and in Canterbury district. CT6 8RX is located in the Heron electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT6 8SB, CT6 8QD, CT6 8SF, CT6 8QE, CT6 8HL, CT6 8HH, CT6 8HE, CT6 8QG, CT6 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT6 8RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 55.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 29.7% | 30.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 40.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.9% | 16.7% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 29.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.9% | 92.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Greenhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Central Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Greenhill and the 5th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Central Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-07-23 | £220,311 |
| 43 Central Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-16 | £279,967 |
| 20 Central Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-04-24 | £376,703 |
| 50 Central Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-01-05 | £396,470 |
| 17 Central Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-01-27 | £414,116 |
CT6 8RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Infant School Stanley Road , CT6 5SH | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay Junior School Kings Road , CT6 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Church of England Junior School School Lane , Herne CT6 7AL | 4out of 4 | 2,960 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 | 885 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 | 900 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 | 191 yd | |
| Herne Bay Cafe | 109 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 241 yd | |
| Tiny Town Herne Bay | Unit 2, Herne Bay West Industrial Park | 548 yd | |
| Mammas | 4 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 685 yd | |
| Sunset Fish Bar | 123 Central Parade, Herne Bay | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club | Clarence Road, Herne Bay | 412 yd | |
| Herne Bay Little Theatre | St Marys Hall, 44 Buller's Avenue | 477 yd | |
| Heron Angling Society | Red Shelter, Western Esplanade | 698 yd | |
| Hampton Pier Yacht Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 698 yd | |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club | Spa Esplanade, Herne Bay | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Bengal | 96 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 173 yd | |
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 97 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 189 yd | |
| A&R Chinese Takeaway | 105 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 226 yd | |
| Double R Fish Bar | 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 265 yd | |
| Greenhills King Cod | 2 Poplar Drive, Herne Bay | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay | 329 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL Great Britain Ltd, Thanet Way | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton School FITZGERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Herne Bay Judo Club (Closed) The Circus | 675 yd | |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Bay Sports Arena Bullockstone Road | 919 yd | |
| Pier Sports Centre (Closed) Central Parade | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 956 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall Herne Drive | 1,016 yd | |
| Hernebay Table Tennis Club Swalecliffe Avenue | 1,059 yd | |
| Memorial Park Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| Herne Bay Golf Driving Range (Closed) Bullockstone Road | golf | 1,069 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 | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.