Ivy Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 1TU 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 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1TZ, CT1 1UT, CT1 1UA, CT1 1PE, CT1 1UL, CT1 1TY, CT1 1DU, CT1 1AP, CT1 1NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT1 1TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.2% 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 | 64.6% | 81.2% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 43.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 13.7% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.4% | 62.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around CT1 1TU this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 36.2% | 28.0% | 13.4% | 22.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.5% | 25% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 26.9% | -22.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.1% | 2.1% | -6.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.7% | 85.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 70.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 2.5% | -7.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 83.9% | 14.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 4.4% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Wincheap average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2024-09-13 | £269,397 |
| 19 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-23 | £268,791 |
| 39 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-12-15 | £275,580 |
| 10 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-15 | £221,869 |
| 1 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-07-26 | £169,419 |
CT1 1TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1TU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 64 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 1out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Foundation 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS Canterbury 68 New Dover Road , 68 New Dover Road CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 1,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe's | 56-57 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 11 yd | |
| Longport Cafe | 9 Longport, Canterbury | 71 yd | |
| SAINT SMOKEYS BBQ HOUSE | 5 - 6 St Georges Centre, St George's Place | 78 yd | |
| The Community Hub | Baptist Hall, St George's Place | 81 yd | |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd | 63 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Sawyers | 58 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 21 yd | |
| Tokyo Tea Rooms | 41 St George's Place, Canterbury | 143 yd | |
| Thomas Ingoldsby | 5-9 Burgate, Canterbury | 219 yd | |
| The Old City Bar | 2 Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury | 248 yd | |
| Kent & Canterbury Club | 17 Old Dover Road, Canterbury | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspers | 14-15 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 118 yd | |
| New Far East | 1 Edward Road, Canterbury | 144 yd | |
| The Lunchbox | 63 Dover Street, Canterbury | 215 yd | |
| Dragon City | 64 Dover Street, Canterbury | 217 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 5, New Dover Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 84 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 240 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 382 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 77 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 167 yd | |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 87.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.