Parham Close is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1FJ is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parham Close, Canterbury, CT1 1FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1TX, CT1 1LQ, CT1 1DA, CT1 1GA, CT1 1DF, CT1 1DH, CT1 1YN, CT1 1HT, CT1 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 1FJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 59.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 40.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 1FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.6% 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 | 83.8% | 92.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.6% | 4.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -39.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 46.3% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1FJ this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.6% | 65.1% | 15.5% | 16.9% | 48.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 18.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 1.5% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 16.4% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 76.5% | 56.3% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 74.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 74% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.1% | 9.2% | -9.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 19.3% | 6.0% | 13.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parham Close was 193.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Parham Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 57th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Parham Close, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £17,845,000 | 2018-09-28 | £18,745,252 |
CT1 1FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1FJ 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) | 338 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Tennyson Avenue , CT1 1EP | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Kent The Registry , CT2 7NZ | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS Canterbury 68 New Dover Road , 68 New Dover Road CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 126 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 229 yd | |
| 3 PWRR | Leros Barracks, Sturry Road | 239 yd | |
| Compass Group | Asda, Sturry Road | 347 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Northgate Ward Community Centre, Military Road | 387 yd | |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Canterbury Delivery Office, Military Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club | Prince Of Wales Sports Centre, Military Road | 387 yd | |
| Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 30-31 Northgate, Canterbury | 828 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 940 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Havelock Street, Canterbury | 1,063 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealand Fish Bar | 71 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 315 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 67-69 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 320 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, Sturry Road | 347 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 53 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 379 yd | |
| Best Kebab And Pizza Time | 252A Sturry Road, Canterbury | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 116-118 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 197 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Sturry Road, Canterbury | 347 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores Ltd | 132-152 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 371 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 803 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 5, Maybrook Retail Park | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 358 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 384 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Canterbury) MARSHWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE MARSHWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE MARSHWOOD CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.