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Bingley Court is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 2SW is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CT1 2SX, CT1 2LF, CT1 2RT, CT1 2PR, CT1 2PP, CT1 3QZ, CT1 2FY, CT1 2FQ, CT1 2FZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%48.7%-0.6% 51.0% -2.3%
Male50.7%51.3%0.6% 49.0% 2.3%

Partnership Status

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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single66.3%62.4%-3.9% 37.9% 24.5%
Married: Opposite sex22.6%23.1%0.5% 44.2% -21.1%
Married: Same sex0.8%2.1%1.3% 0.3% 1.8%
Separated1.6%1.3%-0.3% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced7%10.3%3.3% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed1.6%0.9%-0.7% 6.1% -5.2%

Health

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 (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.2%47.9%-7.3% 48.4% -0.5%
Good health33.2%37.5%4.3% 33.6% 3.9%
Fair health7.8%11.6%3.8% 12.7% -1.1%
Bad health3.7%3%-0.7% 4.0% -1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.2%14.1%5.9% 18.2% -4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7%4.3%-2.7% 9.6% -5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.5%6.4%-5.1% 13.4% -7.0%
Apprenticeship1.2%2.6%1.4% 5.3% -2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18.1%19.2%1.1% 16.9% 2.3%
Degree or Similar41.6%48.3%6.7% 33.8% 14.5%
Other12.3%5.1%-7.2% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%1.8%1.4% 1.1% 0.7%
Chinese1.9%3.3%1.4% 0.7% 2.6%
Indian0.4%3.7%3.3% 3.1% 0.6%
Other Asian1.9%5.9%4.0% 1.6% 4.3%
Black African0.4%4%3.6% 2.5% 1.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.0% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%0.7%-0.8% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African1.5%4%2.5% 0.4% 3.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.1%1.5%0.4% 0.8% 0.7%
White89.6%70.2%-19.4% 81.4% -11.2%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab0.7%1.1%0.4% 0.6% 0.5%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.9%61.6%-3.3% 83.2% -21.6%
European Union17.5%18.3%0.8% 6.1% 12.2%
Rest of Europe2.6%1.5%-1.1% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa3.4%3%-0.4% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia5.2%12.7%7.5% 5.6% 7.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.2%2.6%-2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Oceania1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK64.2%61.8%-2.4% 83.2% -21.4%
10+ Years9.7%10.1%0.4% 9.8% 0.3%
5-10 Years9%8.6%-0.4% 2.9% 5.7%
2-5 Years9.7%10.1%0.4% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years7.5%9.4%1.9% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.2% 76.7% -15.5%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France2.7% 0.3% 2.4%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Poland1.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Romania5.3% 0.9% 4.4%
Other EU countries5.3% 1.5% 3.8%
Turkey1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia3% 1.2% 1.8%
South-East Asia1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held10.6% 13.5% -2.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39% 37.2% 1.8%
Christian38.6% 46.2% -7.6%
Buddhist3% 0.5% 2.5%
Hindu3.4% 1.7% 1.7%
Muslim7.5% 6.5% 1.0%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Bingley Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bingley Court was 287.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.9% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bingley Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 34th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,200
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CT1 2SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bingley Court are based on 291 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Canterbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bingley Court, Canterbury, CT1 2SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT1 2SW

Average Price
£238,459
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£350,238
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£227,464
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bingley Court

Average Price
£242,125
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£355,663
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£238,085
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bingley CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£195,0002025-03-21 £190,725
64 Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£213,0002024-12-13 £210,974
1 Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£213,0002024-10-07 £209,424
62 Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£220,0002024-08-21 £218,600
80 Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£224,0002023-10-02 £218,179
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT1 2SW

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in CT1 2SW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee74
Student (economically inactive)40
Part-Time Employee25
Self-Employed23
Retired14
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Looking after home or family12
Other10

Employment Industry

Education36
Accommodation and food service activities25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Administrative and support service activities11
Other6
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage4
Construction3
Information and communication2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2

Schools

Primary

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 4 625 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD
3out of 4 794 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Canterbury Primary School
City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT
3out of 4 815 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 1,274 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
99 Military Road , CT1 1NE
4out of 4 1,356 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA
3out of 4 623 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport , CT1 1PH
4out of 4 1,561 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP
3out of 4 2,154 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS
4out of 4 2,177 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW
3out of 4 2,432 yd Voluntary controlled school No Girls More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Orchard School
Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ
3out of 4 980 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bemix
Roper Road , CT2 7ER
- not rated 992 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Nicholas' School
Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ
3out of 4 1,037 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The King's School Canterbury
25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES
- not rated 1,173 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU
- not rated 1,474 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hide & GreekThe Maidens Head, 28 Wincheap194 yd
Canterbury Leisure3 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate204 yd
Shot Space Ltd23 Wincheap, Canterbury242 yd
Nasta Chaat74 Wincheap, Canterbury270 yd
Euphoria Lounge74A Wincheap, Canterbury270 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Maidens Head28 Wincheap, Canterbury188 yd
Limes Lounge13 Rosemary Lane, Canterbury243 yd
East Station Snooker ClubStation Road East, Canterbury303 yd
White Hart InnCastle Row, Canterbury314 yd
Club Chemistry15 Station Road East, Canterbury396 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LebanEats19A Wincheap, Canterbury229 yd
Mange Tout19A Wincheap, Canterbury229 yd
The Daily GrindCanterbury East Railway Station, Station Road East336 yd
Castle Street Kebab66 Castle Street, Canterbury359 yd
Notorious BRG Ltd72 Castle Street, Canterbury413 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland15 Maynard Road, Canterbury511 yd
Sainsbury's29A High Street, Canterbury660 yd
Tesco Metro2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury662 yd
Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury721 yd
Sainsbury's21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury798 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Canterbury Academy Campus
Knight Avenue
athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts662 yd
Appeti Tennis Centre
Knight Avenue
indoor tennis centre, tennis courts773 yd
The Orchard School
Cambridge Road
grass pitches864 yd
Victoria Recreation Ground
Knight Avenue
grass pitches876 yd
The Canterbury Primary School
CITY VIEW
grass pitches885 yd
Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury)
Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street
health and fitness suite920 yd
Canterbury Baptist Church
St. Georges Place
959 yd
Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed)
19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street
health and fitness suite965 yd
Energie (Canterbury)
UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE
health and fitness suite1,038 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed63.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed61.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.