High Street is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2JH is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2SA, CT1 2JJ, CT1 2SG, CT1 2TH, CT1 2RY, CT1 2JR, CT1 2HX, CT1 2HW, CT1 2TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 2JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 31.5% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 46.6% | 53% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 23.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.2% | 86.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 72.7% | 65.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 66.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 15.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 4.7% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1523.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4130.2% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 3rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 537.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-06-20 | £731,459 |
| 2 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-01-31 | £760,169 |
| First, Second And Third Floor Premises 7 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-06-30 | £514,595 |
| 7 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-02-14 | £1,332,178 |
| 1 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2013-11-15 | £27,814 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 2JH 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 | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 613 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 | 613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 864 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 2out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 691 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspas Desserts | 2 High Street, Canterbury | 6 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 7 High Street, Canterbury | 19 yd | |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe | 8 Mercery Lane, Canterbury | 23 yd | |
| Wilding Eatery | 12 Mercery Lane, Canterbury | 40 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 44 High Street, Canterbury | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Buttermarket | 39 Burgate, Canterbury | 70 yd | |
| The City Arms Inn | 7 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 76 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | 5 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 86 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 10 White Horse Lane, Canterbury | 101 yd | |
| Matches Sports Bar & Social Canterbury | 11 - 14 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Manca | 11 High Street, Canterbury | 63 yd | |
| Go Greek @ City Fish Bar | 30 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury | 80 yd | |
| Seafarer Restaurant | 34 Burgate, Canterbury | 93 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 41 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury | 205 yd | |
| Burger King | 27-39 St George's Street, Canterbury | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 150 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 170 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 228 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 521 yd | |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 989 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 | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.