Kent Avenue is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1RN 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 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 1RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1RQ, CT1 1RL, CT1 1FF, CT1 1RR, CT1 1RP, CT1 1FQ, CT1 1RH, CT1 1RG, CT1 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 1RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 55.5% | 55.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 44.5% | 44.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 1RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 53.3% | 47.7% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 32.8% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (70.9%) 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 | 43% | 35% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 19% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 26.2% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 10.3% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 16% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 90.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 91% | 86.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 86.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Avenue was 222.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 48th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-23 | £292,141 |
| 35 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-03-03 | £287,517 |
| 39 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2014-05-15 | £273,838 |
| 3 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2013-08-02 | £226,993 |
| 37 Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-06-17 | £321,902 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 1RN 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 | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre | Spring Lane Social Club, Sussex Avenue | 210 yd | |
| Route 23 | Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue | 210 yd | |
| ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital | Saint Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road | 362 yd | |
| Training Kitchen | Canterbury College, New Dover Road | 871 yd | |
| Barrister Barista | Canterbury Law Courts, Chaucer Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflowers | 41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 236 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 255 yd | |
| New Far East | 1 Edward Road, Canterbury | 1,045 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 5, New Dover Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills Scotland Hills Littlebourne Road | golf | 900 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.