Castle Street is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2PW is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2PX, CT1 2PU, CT1 2PR, CT1 2QY, CT1 2PN, CT1 2PT, CT1 2PY, CT1 2QX, CT1 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 2PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 53.7% | 48% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 52% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 56.4% | 63.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 21.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2PW this area, 9.1% 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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 47.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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 | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 87.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 76.6% | 73.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 73.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 252.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 618.6% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 40th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 17 39 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-11-22 | £128,161 |
| Flat 17 39 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2022-08-19 | £97,077 |
| Flat 17 39 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-12-16 | £151,303 |
| Flat 21 39 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2008-04-04 | £179,926 |
| Flat 17 39 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-04-02 | £152,245 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 2PW 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 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 968 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Canterbury | Kent County Council, Castle Row | 72 yd | |
| Don Juan At Dane John | Dane John Gardens, Dane John | 143 yd | |
| Pinnochios | 64 Castle Street, Canterbury | 149 yd | |
| Canterbury Open Centre | Station Road East, Canterbury | 176 yd | |
| The Chatterbox | 9 Castle Street, Canterbury | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Lounge | 13 Rosemary Lane, Canterbury | 54 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | Castle Row, Canterbury | 99 yd | |
| East Station Snooker Club | Station Road East, Canterbury | 176 yd | |
| Club Chemistry | 15 Station Road East, Canterbury | 229 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 28 Wincheap, Canterbury | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street Kebab | 66 Castle Street, Canterbury | 160 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Canterbury East Railway Station, Station Road East | 211 yd | |
| Notorious BRG Ltd | 72 Castle Street, Canterbury | 217 yd | |
| LebanEats | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 294 yd | |
| Mange Tout | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 440 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 513 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 711 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 730 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.