Sussex Walk, Canterbury, CT1 1RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT1 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.7%	51.3%	-4.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	44.3%	48.7%	4.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.2%	39.4%	-5.8%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	38.4%	45.8%	7.4%	44.2%	1.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.2%	7.6%	0.4%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	6.5%	5.2%	-1.3%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	41.7%	47.4%	5.7%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	41.1%	35.1%	-6.0%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	11.8%	10.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	3.5%	5.3%	1.8%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.1%

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	20.4%	23.1%	2.7%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	6.8%	-3.6%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9%	13.9%	4.9%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	21.9%	13.9%	-8.0%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	35.5%	7.2%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	7.5%	3.6%	-3.9%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	1.6%	5%	3.4%	1.6%	3.4%
Black African	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	94.3%	89.3%	-5.0%	81.4%	7.9%
Other	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.7% 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	84.4%	82.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	-0.5%
European Union	8.6%	6.6%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	2.2%	2.3%	0.1%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	7%	5.1%	5.6%	1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.4%	83%	-0.4%	83.2%	-0.2%
10+ Years	3.8%	8.7%	4.9%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	2.9%	6%	3.1%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	5.4%	1%	-4.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.3%	-3.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Buddhist	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Sussex Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Walk was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sussex Walk has the 19th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 131st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CT1 1RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Sussex Walk are based on 7 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 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, CT1 1RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT1 1RU

Average Price
£273,107

Semi-Detached
£333,843

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£182,003

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sussex Walk

Average Price
£295,379

Semi-Detached
£342,813

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,792

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sussex WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 3 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£174,000	2021-06-28	£164,293
2 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-05-25	£305,815
Flat 1 3 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-02-05	£181,957
5 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2010-11-08	£336,861
3 Sussex Walk, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2005-11-17	£338,310

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT1 1RU

Employment

CT1 1RU 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 1RU 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	76
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	12
Other	11
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	20
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Manufacturing	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU	- not rated	383 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU	- not rated	383 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU	3out of 4	512 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE	3out of 4	1,546 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU	- not rated	1,615 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU	- not rated	301 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU	- not rated	308 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	3out of 4	985 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	- not rated	985 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ	- not rated	1,040 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ	- not rated	928 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT	- not rated	956 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT	- not rated	993 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU	- not rated	1,258 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES	- not rated	1,673 yd	Other independent school	No	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	63 yd
Route 23	Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue	63 yd
ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital	Saint Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road	390 yd
Canterbury Golf Club Ltd	Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road	897 yd
Training Kitchen	Canterbury College, New Dover Road	1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mayflowers	41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury		114 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury		125 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane	grass pitches	164 yd
Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane	grass pitches	326 yd
Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY	health and fitness suite	869 yd
Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills Scotland Hills Littlebourne Road	golf	895 yd
Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT	grass pitches	985 yd
Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,003 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	32.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.05 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT1 1RU