Area Information for Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ

Fernlea Avenue in Herne Bay is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Heron ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Herne Bay and Sandwich. This page combines information for the address Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CT6 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 CT6 8UQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Canterbury
Ward Heron
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

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 38 property sales in Fernlea Avenue, CT6 8UQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Heron), and the Kent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ 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.

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 Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ:

Oxenden Park Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 8UD
Bullers Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UH
Linden Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8TZ
Western Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UE
Leighville Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 8UJ
Western Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8TX

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CT6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 38 property sales in Fernlea Avenue 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 61
Semi-Detached 58
Terraced 6
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 126
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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 64
Owned with Mortgage 40
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 125

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 36
Two People 50
Three People 22
Four People 12
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 124

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 36
Family Household 82
Other Household 5
Total 123

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 52
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 122

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 132
Female 139
Total 271

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 6
10-14 14
15-19 11
20-24 15
25-29 10
30-34 10
35-39 18
40-44 15
45-49 9
50-54 26
55-59 23
60-64 11
65-69 20
70-74 29
75-79 20
80-84 9
85+ 14
Total 271

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CT6 8UQ 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 74
Married 127
Separated 5
Divorced 13
Widowed 17
Total 236

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 115
Good 83
Fair 52
Bad 20
Very Bad 1
Total 271

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) 53
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 6
Total 235

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

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 261
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Other Asian 2
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 271

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 263
European Union 3
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 271

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 263
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 271

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 CT6 8UQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 229
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0

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 103
Christian 151
Buddhist 2
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 13
Total 271

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Heron ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 54
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 88
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 5
Total 239

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 12
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 112

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 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 45
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 37
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 8
Total 233

Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ is within the Heron policing neighbourhood, under the Kent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Fernlea Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Heron
Force Website: https://www.kent.police.uk

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to CT6 8UQ. 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 CT6 8UQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Herne Bay 480 yards
Chestfield & Swalecliffe 2.2 miles
Whitstable 3.7 miles
Sturry 4.7 miles
Canterbury West 6.1 miles
Canterbury East 6.8 miles
Bekesbourne 7.5 miles
Birchington-on-Sea 8 miles
Chartham 8.8 miles
Minster 9 miles
Adisham 9.5 miles
Westgate-on-Sea 9.6 miles
Selling 9.9 miles
Chilham 11 miles
Aylesham 11 miles
Faversham 11 miles
Thanet Parkway 11 miles
Margate 12 miles
Snowdown 12 miles
Sandwich 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is Herne Bay Infant School, approximately 860 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest secondary schools to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is Herne Bay High School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Herne Bay High School 0.5 miles May 2022
    
The Whitstable School 3.6 miles March 2024
    
Spires Academy 4.1 miles January 2023
    
The Archbishop's School 5.5 miles November 2023
    
Barton Court Grammar School 6.4 miles February 2020
    
Barton Manor School 6.6 miles  
The Canterbury Academy 6.6 miles February 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is The Heron Medical Practice, approximately 440 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is Sea Street Dental, approximately 300 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 3 closest hospitals to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital 1.1 miles
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital 3 miles
St Martin's Hospital 6.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Fernlea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8UQ. The nearest is The Kent Eye Clinic - Sanford Opticians (Herne Bay), approximately 0.5 miles 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 CT6 8UQ

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.

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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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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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