Essex Road, Canterbury, CT1 1RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 1RS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	51.2%	47.8%	-3.4%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	48.8%	52.2%	3.4%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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	47%	52.4%	5.4%	37.9%	14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	35.3%	-6.4%	44.2%	-8.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	5%	7.1%	2.1%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	6.1%	-4.3%

Health

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	61.1%	37.7%	-23.4%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	21.2%	37.7%	16.5%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	12%	15%	3.0%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	1.2%	2.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	19%	20.5%	1.5%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	14.5%	-1.5%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	12.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	4.2%	2.5%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21%	10.8%	-10.2%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	18%	31.9%	13.9%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	10.7%	5.4%	-5.3%	2.8%	2.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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	1.3%	3.4%	2.1%	1.1%	2.3%
Chinese	2%	6.3%	4.3%	0.7%	5.6%
Indian	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	14.8%	7.7%	-7.1%	1.6%	6.1%
Black African	2.6%	1.4%	-1.2%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	1.0%	1.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	0.8%	2.6%
White	74.9%	70.5%	-4.4%	81.4%	-10.9%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.2% 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	73.7%	65.2%	-8.5%	83.2%	-18.0%
European Union	5.9%	15.9%	10.0%	6.1%	9.8%
Rest of Europe	1%	1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	3.8%	1%	-2.8%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	14.3%	15%	0.7%	5.6%	9.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	73.4%	65.5%	-7.9%	83.2%	-17.7%
10+ Years	7.9%	16.5%	8.6%	9.8%	6.7%
5-10 Years	6.9%	9.2%	2.3%	2.9%	6.3%
2-5 Years	6.4%	3.9%	-2.5%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	4.9%	-0.5%	1.9%	3.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.1%	76.7%	-19.6%
Spain	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	4.9%	1.3%	3.6%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	8.4%	1.5%	6.9%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	2%	0.3%	1.7%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.8%	37.2%	11.6%
Christian	38.2%	46.2%	-8.0%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Essex Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road was 911.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 314.9% higher than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 7th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 735.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 408.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT1 1RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Essex Road are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Canterbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Essex Road, Canterbury, CT1 1RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT1 1RS

Average Price
£281,735

Semi-Detached
£281,735

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Road

Average Price
£302,999

Semi-Detached
£302,999

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Essex Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-08-23	£251,576
3 Essex Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2021-01-15	£279,506
2 Essex Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2017-08-24	£262,466
13 Essex Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2016-03-21	£282,151
10 Essex Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,500	2010-06-18	£296,481

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT1 1RS

Employment

CT1 1RS 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 1RS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	21
Retired	19
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	13
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	38
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	16
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	4
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU	1out of 4	643 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE	4out of 4	1,356 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community Primary School Tennyson Avenue , CT1 1EP	2out of 4	1,545 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	1,765 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH	3out of 4	1,994 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	4out of 4	855 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN	3out of 4	1,635 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS	4out of 4	2,275 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA	3out of 4	2,996 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
CATS Canterbury 68 New Dover Road , 68 New Dover Road CT1 3LQ	- not rated	1,024 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU	- not rated	1,079 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES	- not rated	1,497 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ	3out of 4	1,842 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ	3out of 4	1,993 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre	Spring Lane Social Club, Sussex Avenue	167 yd
Route 23	Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue	167 yd
ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital	Saint Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road	227 yd
Canterbury Golf Club Ltd	Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road	758 yd
Barrister Barista	Canterbury Law Courts, Chaucer Road	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mayflowers	41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury		68 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury		75 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane	grass pitches	333 yd
Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane	grass pitches	428 yd
Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills Scotland Hills Littlebourne Road	golf	757 yd
Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY	health and fitness suite	900 yd
Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT	grass pitches	995 yd
Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,029 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.53 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.53 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT1 1RS