Northgate is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1FW is located in the Northgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1BH, CT1 1UB, CT1 1BL, CT1 1LR, CT1 1LP, CT1 1LW, CT1 1BE, CT1 1LJ, CT1 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 1FW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 58.7% | 60.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 20.4% | 16.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 33% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 23.6% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 27.6% | 25.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 24.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.3% | 85.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 79.9% | 82.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 81.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 1128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 390.2% higher than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northgate has the highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 5th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 356.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Garage (Canterbury) Ltd Northgate, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2018-07-25 | £1,500,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 1FW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 880 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 509 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A La Turka | 110-111 Northgate, Canterbury | 27 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsbury, Kingsmead Road | 194 yd | |
| Tamago | 63-64 Northgate, Canterbury | 202 yd | |
| Northgate Cafè & Snacks Bar | 76 Northgate, Canterbury | 221 yd | |
| Sekkoya | Unit 2, The Riverside | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 30-31 Northgate, Canterbury | 57 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 112 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 251 yd | |
| The Parrot | 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury | 295 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Havelock Street, Canterbury | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza Ltd | 109 Northgate, Canterbury | 29 yd | |
| Masala Gate | 34 Northgate, Canterbury | 55 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | 36 Northgate, Canterbury | 56 yd | |
| Spice Spree | 87-88 Northgate, Canterbury | 153 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 64A Military Road, Canterbury | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 194 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 724 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 772 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 857 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 736 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 740 yd | |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 919 yd | |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.