Northgate is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1BA is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1GZ, CT1 1BB, CT1 1LF, CT1 1RB, CT1 1BD, CT1 1BE, CT1 2LT, CT1 1LE, CT1 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT1 1BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 51.1% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44% | 48.9% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT1 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.4% | 82.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 44.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 10.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 57.6% | 51% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around CT1 1BA this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 34.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 32.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.2% | 79.6% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 80.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 80.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate has the 19th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 203rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 88B Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-28 | £212,058 |
| Flat 3 86B Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-10-06 | £81,066 |
| The Jolly Sailor, 75 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,121,000 | 2019-02-05 | £1,155,530 |
| Flat 4 88A Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-07-28 | £267,265 |
| 76A Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2016-07-21 | £319,406 |
CT1 1BA 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 student residents living in CT1 1BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 173 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 80 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 680 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 715 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamago | 63-64 Northgate, Canterbury | 27 yd | |
| Northgate Cafè & Snacks Bar | 76 Northgate, Canterbury | 40 yd | |
| Fringe And Ginge | 72 Northgate, Canterbury | 78 yd | |
| Chingah Habesha Restaurant | 74 Northgate, Canterbury | 86 yd | |
| Posillipo @ Tuo E Mio Ltd | 15-16 Borough, Canterbury | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 73 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 88 yd | |
| The Parrot | 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury | 116 yd | |
| Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 30-31 Northgate, Canterbury | 198 yd | |
| Bell & Crown Public House | 10-11 Palace Street, Canterbury | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 78 Northgate, Canterbury | 28 yd | |
| Spice Spree | 87-88 Northgate, Canterbury | 29 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 7 Borough, Canterbury | 131 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | 36 Northgate, Canterbury | 166 yd | |
| Direct Pizza Ltd | 109 Northgate, Canterbury | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 545 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 626 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 828 yd | |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 917 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 920 yd | |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 924 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.