Area Information for The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ

Summary Back to Top

The Chain in Sandwich is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Sandwich ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Herne Bay and Sandwich. This page combines information for the address The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CT13 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CT13 9BJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Dover
Ward Sandwich
Constituency Herne Bay and Sandwich * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ:

Barnesende Court, Sandwich, CT13 9BH
Church Street, St. Clements, Sandwich, CT13 9EH
King Street, Sandwich, CT13 9BL
Galliard Street, Sandwich, CT13 9BG
High Street, Sandwich, CT13 9EQ
Short Street, Sandwich, CT13 9BN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CT13 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (24 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 24 property sales in The Chain since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Chain, Sandwich consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 21
Terraced 86
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 115
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 61
Owned with Mortgage 28
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 20
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 117

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 49
Two People 49
Three People 10
Four People 5
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 115

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Chain, Sandwich consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 62
Other Household 2
Total 113

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 61
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 117

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Herne Bay and Sandwich constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 98
Female 108
Total 206

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around CT13 9BJ has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 44% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 7
10-14 3
15-19 7
20-24 4
25-29 9
30-34 6
35-39 5
40-44 10
45-49 11
50-54 21
55-59 12
60-64 17
65-69 20
70-74 23
75-79 22
80-84 16
85+ 10
Total 209

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CT13 9BJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 45
Married 97
Separated 5
Divorced 26
Widowed 19
Total 192

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 86
Good 75
Fair 35
Bad 8
Very Bad 3
Total 207

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 94
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 4
Total 190

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 194
Chinese 3
Other Asian 2
Black African 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 204

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 176
European Union 12
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 207

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 176
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 207

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CT13 9BJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 176
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 55
Christian 127
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 4
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 18
Total 207

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Sandwich ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 9.3% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 41
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 6
Retired 75
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 9
Total 193

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 76

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 46
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 44
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 17
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 5
Total 190

Policing and Crime (21) Back to Top

The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ is within the Sandwich policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 21 crimes were reported within half a mile of CT13 9BJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 21 crimes committed near The Chain
Neighbourhood Team Address Sandwich
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to CT13 9BJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CT13 9BJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest railway station is Sandwich, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sandwich 430 yards
Minster 4 miles
Thanet Parkway 4.1 miles
Deal 4.3 miles
Walmer 5.2 miles
Ramsgate 5.4 miles
Dumpton Park 6.2 miles
Aylesham 6.6 miles
Adisham 6.6 miles
Snowdown 6.8 miles
Martin Mill 7.1 miles
Broadstairs 7.2 miles
Birchington-on-Sea 7.4 miles
Westgate-on-Sea 7.5 miles
Shepherds Well 7.6 miles
Margate 7.9 miles
Bekesbourne 8.9 miles
Kearsney (Kent) 9.1 miles
Sturry 9.7 miles
Dover Priory 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is Sandwich Infant School, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sandwich Infant School 620 yards
    
Sandwich Junior School 740 yards
    
Worth Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Eastry Church of England Primary School 2.5 miles
    
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School 3 miles
    
Northbourne Church of England Primary School 3.8 miles
    
Sholden Church of England Primary School 3.8 miles
    
Sandown School 3.9 miles
    
Hornbeam Primary School 4 miles
    
Warden House Primary School 4.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is Sir Roger Manwood's School, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sir Roger Manwood's School 330 yards
    
Sandwich Technology School 0.6 miles
    
Goodwin Academy 4.6 miles
    
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School 5.4 miles
    
St Lawrence College 5.8 miles  
The Royal Harbour Academy 6 miles
    
St George's Church of England Foundation School (All Through) 6.7 miles
    
Dane Court Grammar School 6.9 miles
    
The Charles Dickens School 7 miles
    
Spires Academy 8.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is Sandwich Medical Practice, approximately 360 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sandwich Medical Practice 360 yards
Ash Surgery 2.7 miles
The New Golf Road Surgery 3.9 miles
Minster Surgery 4.4 miles
St Richards Road Surgery 4.5 miles
The Cedars Surgery 4.7 miles
Balmoral Surgery 4.8 miles
Dashwood Medical Centre 5.1 miles
Newington Road Surgery 5.4 miles
Wingham Surgery 5.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is New Street Dental Practice, approximately 100 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is Victoria Hospital, Deal, approximately 4.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Victoria Hospital, Deal 4.3 miles
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital 11 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to The Chain, Sandwich, CT13 9BJ. The nearest is R & J Moore (Sandwich), approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CT13 9BJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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