Spring Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1SW 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 Spring Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1FB, CT1 1SP, CT1 1RT, CT1 1FD, CT1 1XN, CT1 1SN, CT1 1FF, CT1 1XW, CT1 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT1 1SW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Lane 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.
Spring Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-20 | £266,374 |
| 105 Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-08 | £324,194 |
| 110 Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-03-01 | £273,876 |
| 109 Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-11-28 | £286,688 |
| 101 Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-03-23 | £300,988 |
CT1 1SW 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 1SW 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 1,414 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 | 79 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 80 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 762 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 807 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 | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,469 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 | 187 yd | |
| Route 23 | Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Sussex Avenue | 187 yd | |
| ISS Facility Services St Martins Hospital | Saint Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road | 552 yd | |
| Training Kitchen | Canterbury College, New Dover Road | 797 yd | |
| Radish@ McCarthy Stone Assisted Living | Eastry Place, 35 - 41 New Dover Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix | 67 Old Dover Road, Canterbury | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflowers | 41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 311 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 5, New Dover Road | 962 yd | |
| New Far East | 1 Edward Road, Canterbury | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 962 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kent County Cricket Ground, Old Dover Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Canterbury Golf Club Scotland Hills Scotland Hills Littlebourne Road | golf | 1,088 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.