Knotts Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2AQ is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knotts Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2AA, CT1 2AB, CT1 2AD, CT1 2DU, CT1 2AH, CT1 2AE, CT1 2DR, CT1 2AJ, CT1 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 2AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 54.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 42.2% | 45.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 2AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 56.1% | 44.6% | -11.5% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 27.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 50.8% | 47.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2AQ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 6.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 16.3% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 58.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 9% | 0.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 87.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 76.2% | 75.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 75.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 12% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knotts Lane was 158.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 351.3% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knotts Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 80th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2014-01-31 | £176,088 |
| 3 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2012-10-31 | £686,708 |
| 1 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-08-03 | £311,476 |
| 1 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2003-10-23 | £282,429 |
| 3 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2002-07-12 | £739,183 |
CT1 2AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT1 2AQ 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 retired residents living in CT1 2AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 2AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 227 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,539 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 | 403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 550 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 815 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posillipo @ Tuo E Mio Ltd | 15-16 Borough, Canterbury | 93 yd | |
| Cafe Turquoise | 31-32 Palace Street, Canterbury | 106 yd | |
| Chingah Habesha Restaurant | 74 Northgate, Canterbury | 106 yd | |
| Fringe And Ginge | 72 Northgate, Canterbury | 112 yd | |
| Kashmir Tandoori | 20 Palace Street, Canterbury | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parrot | 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury | 68 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 108 yd | |
| Bell & Crown Public House | 10-11 Palace Street, Canterbury | 189 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 249 yd | |
| Bramleys | 15 Orange Street, Canterbury | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossies Fish Bar | 7 Borough, Canterbury | 95 yd | |
| Saint Smokeys BBQ House | 17-18 Borough, Canterbury | 95 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 78 Northgate, Canterbury | 162 yd | |
| Spice Spree | 87-88 Northgate, Canterbury | 207 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | 36 Northgate, Canterbury | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 404 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 561 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 566 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 836 yd | |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.