Ryders Avenue is in Westgate-On-Sea and in Thanet district. CT8 8LW is located in the Westgate-on-Sea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryders Avenue, Westgate-on-sea, CT8 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT8 8PH, CT8 8PJ, CT8 8PP, CT8 8LN, CT8 8QE, CT8 8PF, CT8 8PS, CT8 8FD, CT8 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT8 8LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT8 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 64% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 38.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 91.6% | 95.2% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 95.2% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryders Avenue was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.2% lower than the Birchington South average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Ryders Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birchington South and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in Thanet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-02-19 | £416,565 |
| 19 Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-09-23 | £445,395 |
| 12 Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-03-30 | £511,788 |
| 13 Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-03-24 | £652,715 |
| 18 Ryders Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2012-07-20 | £459,033 |
CT8 8LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CT8 8LW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT8 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Elm Grove , CT8 8LD | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School St Crispin's Road , CT8 8EB | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchington Church of England Primary School Park Lane , CT7 0AS | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Westfield Road , CT9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Nash Road , CT9 4BU | 2out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline College 225 Canterbury Road , CT8 8LX | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ethelbert School Canterbury Road , CT7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsdown Academy George V Avenue , CT9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartfield School 45 Minster Road , CT8 8DA | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery Quex Park Estate , Birchington CT7 0BB | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree 29 All Saints Avenue , Margate CT9 5QN | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enterprise Learning Alliance Westwood Centre , Westwood Industrial Estate CT9 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkview Academy 8 Approach Road , Margate CT9 2AN | - not rated | 5,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's | Westgate & Birchington Golf Club, 176 Canterbury Road | 292 yd | |
| Bethany's | 3 Lymington Road, Westgate On Sea | 512 yd | |
| Finbars Restaurant | West Bay Cafe, Sea Road | 541 yd | |
| West Bay Cafe | Sea Road, Westgate On Sea | 543 yd | |
| St Augustines | 125 Canterbury Road, Westgate On Sea | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Only | Westgate & Birchington Golf Club, 176 Canterbury Road | 292 yd | |
| The Swan by the Sea | 75 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea | 423 yd | |
| Bake & Alehouse | 21 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 610 yd | |
| Westgate United Services Club | 23 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 610 yd | |
| Westgate on Sea Social Club | 26 St Mildreds Road, Westgate On Sea | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Inn | 30 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate On Sea | 440 yd | |
| New Friendly House | 28 Cambourne Avenue, Westgate On Sea | 440 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 18 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 527 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 6 Cuthbert Road, Westgate On Sea | 527 yd | |
| Westgate Fish Bar | 60 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Superstore | 49 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 689 yd | |
| Co-op - Westgate | 17-19 Station Road, Westgate On Sea | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate And Birchington Golf Club CANTERBURY ROAD | golf | 290 yd |
| Ursuline College CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 396 yd |
| Hawtreys Field ELM GROVE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| King Ethelbert School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Lymington Road Lymington Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Ursuline College Playing Fields MARILYN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 915 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.