Rutland Close is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1SD 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 Rutland Close, Canterbury, CT1 1SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1SE, CT1 1RZ, CT1 1SA, CT1 1SR, CT1 1SF, CT1 1SJ, CT1 1RY, CT1 1SL, CT1 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT1 1SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 37.3% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 28.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.1% | 21% | -4.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 32.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.3% | 74.3% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 82.7% | 71.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 70.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.3% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Close was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 106th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rutland Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-03-14 | £248,039 |
| 5 Rutland Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-09-13 | £242,120 |
| 10 Rutland Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-06 | £235,350 |
| 18 Rutland Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-02-28 | £211,240 |
| 8 Rutland Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-06-24 | £327,503 |
CT1 1SD 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 1SD 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 1out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Tennyson Avenue , CT1 1EP | 2out of 4 | 1,594 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 | 1,972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 2,204 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital | Saint Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road | 241 yd | |
| Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre | Spring Lane Social Club, Sussex Avenue | 309 yd | |
| Route 23 | Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue | 309 yd | |
| Canterbury Golf Club Ltd | Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills, Littlebourne Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 170 yd | |
| Mayflowers | 41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 190 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills Scotland Hills Littlebourne Road | golf | 648 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.