Island Road is in Sarre, Birchington and in Canterbury district. CT7 0JX is located in the Reculver electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 2006-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Island Road, Sarre, Birchington, CT7 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT7 0JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 20.9% | 29.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 48.7% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 46.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 14.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 29.9% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 92.5% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.8% | 91.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 90.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Island Road was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% higher than the Little Stour & Adisham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Island Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Little Stour & Adisham and the 233rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside House Island Road, Birchington, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-12-15 | £658,580 |
| Riverside House Island Road, Birchington, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2000-06-12 | £673,626 |
CT7 0JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Chislet CT3 4DU | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Mill Lane , Preston CT3 1HB | 3out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School Monkton Street , Monkton CT12 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoath Primary School School Lane , Hoath CT3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 4,939 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.