Broad Street is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2LR 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 Broad Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 1NW, CT1 1NP, CT1 1NG, CT1 2LU, CT1 1LH, CT1 1LN, CT1 2LS, CT1 1NJ, CT1 1NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 59.9% | 54.5% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 40.1% | 45.5% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 2LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.8% 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 | 79% | 73.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 46.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2LR this area, 9.8% 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 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.2% | 35.4% | -13.8% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 40.1% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.1% | 87.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 82.4% | 74.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 74.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 322.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.5% higher than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 30th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-11-14 | £293,379 |
| Flat 6 33 Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-03-08 | £158,000 |
| Flat 7 33 Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-30 | £163,616 |
| 44 Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2023-02-09 | £894,799 |
| Flat 2 33 Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-10-11 | £117,925 |
CT1 2LR 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 2LR 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) | 98 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 511 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 | 511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 561 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 2out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 254 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Dock | Canterbury Christchurch University College, North Holmes Road | 204 yd | |
| Azouma | 4 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 249 yd | |
| Canterbury Cathedral Lodge | Education Centre, Canterbury Cathedral | 262 yd | |
| Bangkok House | 13 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 284 yd | |
| Chapter | 11-12 Burgate, Canterbury | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 19 Havelock Street, Canterbury | 104 yd | |
| Thomas Ingoldsby | 5-9 Burgate, Canterbury | 258 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 367 yd | |
| The Parrot | 1-9 Church Lane, Canterbury | 376 yd | |
| Bell & Crown Public House | 10-11 Palace Street, Canterbury | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspers | 14-15 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 285 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 64A Military Road, Canterbury | 311 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 78 Northgate, Canterbury | 323 yd | |
| Ossies Fish Bar | 7 Borough, Canterbury | 333 yd | |
| Spice Spree | 87-88 Northgate, Canterbury | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 465 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 477 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 537 yd | |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 942 yd | |
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 948 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 | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.0% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.