Ostlers Lane is in Sarre, Birchington and in Thanet district. CT7 0JR is located in the Thanet Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ostlers Lane, Sarre, Birchington, CT7 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT7 0LF, CT7 0JU, CT7 0LA, CT7 0LE, CT7 0LD, CT7 0JY, CT7 0JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT7 0JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.9% | 30.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 32.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.7% | 92.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ostlers Lane was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Thanet Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ostlers Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Thanet Villages and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ostlers Lane, Birchington, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2017-11-09 | £717,790 |
| 2 Ostlers Lane, Birchington, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2017-10-10 | £547,905 |
| 1 Ostlers Lane, Birchington, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2002-11-15 | £813,372 |
CT7 0JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT7 0JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School Down Barton Road , St Nicholas-At-Wade CT7 0PY | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School Monkton Street , Monkton CT12 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Chislet CT3 4DU | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Mill Lane , Preston CT3 1HB | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | Ramsgate Road, Sarre | 47 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.