Mercery Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2JJ 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 Mercery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2JH, CT1 2JR, CT1 2HW, CT1 2SG, CT1 2HA, CT1 2TH, CT1 2SA, CT1 2HX, CT1 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 2JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 55.4% | 63.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 21.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.7% | 45.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 40.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2JJ this area, 3.9% 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 60.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 22% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 60.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 27.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 86.4% | 80.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 64.5% | 64% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 63.4% | 64.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercery Lane was 3607.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10162.6% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mercery Lane has the highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1156.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mercery Court, 9A Mercery Lane, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-29 | £332,484 |
| 13 Mercery Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-21 | £201,690 |
| 14 Mercery Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-07-07 | £652,402 |
| 1 Mercery Court, 9A Mercery Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-12-10 | £370,938 |
| Flat 4 Buttermarket House, 16 Mercery Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-08-17 | £330,416 |
CT1 2JJ 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 2JJ 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 | 116 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 181 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 | 592 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,471 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,294 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 | 435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 760 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 779 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilding Eatery | 12 Mercery Lane, Canterbury | 0 yd | |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe | 8 Mercery Lane, Canterbury | 18 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 7 Parade, Canterbury | 21 yd | |
| Kaspas Desserts | 2 High Street, Canterbury | 40 yd | |
| Mirabella | 25 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Buttermarket | 39 Burgate, Canterbury | 29 yd | |
| The City Arms Inn | 7 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 37 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | 5 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 45 yd | |
| Matches Sports Bar & Social Canterbury | 11 - 14 Butchery Lane, Canterbury | 62 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 10 White Horse Lane, Canterbury | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer Restaurant | 34 Burgate, Canterbury | 61 yd | |
| Go Greek @ City Fish Bar | 30 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury | 98 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 11 High Street, Canterbury | 99 yd | |
| Burger King | 27-39 St George's Street, Canterbury | 220 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 41 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 148 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 187 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 217 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 490 yd | |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.