Longport is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1PN is located in the Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1SX, CT1 1PP, CT1 1ST, CT1 1PW, CT1 1QB, CT1 1PG, CT1 1XS, CT1 1QJ, CT1 1UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 1PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents 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 | 56.9% | 54.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.1% | 45.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 1PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 68.7% | 71.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 17% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 44.3% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 1PN this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.3% | 23.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 43.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 84.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 69.9% | 79.8% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 9.8% | -9.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 79.5% | 10.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 3.9% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longport was 511.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 302.9% higher than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Longport has the 3rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 14th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park Cottages Longport, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2014-03-03 | £645,058 |
| 2 Park Cottages Longport, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2010-03-05 | £406,007 |
| 4 Park Cottages Longport, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-03-05 | £211,830 |
| 3 Park Cottages Longport, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-03-05 | £209,287 |
| 1 Park Cottages Longport, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-10-29 | £451,246 |
CT1 1PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1PN 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 | 83 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 69 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 69 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 668 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 389 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Kitchen | Canterbury College, New Dover Road | 196 yd | |
| Radish@ McCarthy Stone Assisted Living | Eastry Place, 35 - 41 New Dover Road | 388 yd | |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn | 1 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 390 yd | |
| Longport Cafe | 9 Longport, Canterbury | 413 yd | |
| Phoebe's | 56-57 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Sawyers | 58 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 460 yd | |
| Tokyo Tea Rooms | 41 St George's Place, Canterbury | 520 yd | |
| The Old City Bar | 2 Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury | 585 yd | |
| The New Inn | 19 Havelock Street, Canterbury | 590 yd | |
| Thomas Ingoldsby | 5-9 Burgate, Canterbury | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Far East | 1 Edward Road, Canterbury | 330 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 5, New Dover Road | 390 yd | |
| Jaspers | 14-15 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 491 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 63 Dover Street, Canterbury | 645 yd | |
| Dragon City | 64 Dover Street, Canterbury | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 390 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 464 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 815 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 849 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kent County Cricket Ground, Old Dover Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 68 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 553 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 1,072 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.