Knotts Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2AB is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knotts Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2AQ, CT1 2AE, CT1 2AA, CT1 2DU, CT1 2DR, CT1 1BB, CT1 2AD, CT1 2AH, CT1 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 2AB is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 47.6% | 42.4% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 57.6% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.4% 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 | 80.5% | 74.4% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -33.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 68.3% | 53.9% | -14.4% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 33.5% | 9.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 38.1% | 40.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 27.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 9.4% | -12.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 23.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.1% | 79.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 72.4% | 75.6% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 75.8% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knotts Lane was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knotts Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 229th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 42 Homespire House Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-11-12 | £65,859 |
| Flat 35 Homespire House Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2024-03-14 | £84,090 |
| Flat 50 Homespire House Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-12-15 | £90,873 |
| Flat 24 Homespire House Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2023-12-13 | £68,659 |
| Flat 23 Homespire House Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-21 | £124,550 |
CT1 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2AB 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) | 169 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 588 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 782 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chingah Habesha Restaurant | 74 Northgate, Canterbury | 67 yd | |
| Fringe And Ginge | 72 Northgate, Canterbury | 72 yd | |
| Posillipo @ Tuo E Mio Ltd | 15-16 Borough, Canterbury | 85 yd | |
| Cafe Turquoise | 31-32 Palace Street, Canterbury | 108 yd | |
| Northgate Cafè & Snacks Bar | 76 Northgate, Canterbury | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parrot | 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury | 27 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 66 yd | |
| Bell & Crown Public House | 10-11 Palace Street, Canterbury | 208 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 209 yd | |
| Bramleys | 15 Orange Street, Canterbury | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossies Fish Bar | 7 Borough, Canterbury | 71 yd | |
| Saint Smokeys BBQ House | 17-18 Borough, Canterbury | 89 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 78 Northgate, Canterbury | 120 yd | |
| Spice Spree | 87-88 Northgate, Canterbury | 165 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | 36 Northgate, Canterbury | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 356 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 434 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 575 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 831 yd | |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.