Birch Road is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 3BS is located in the Wincheap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birch Road, Canterbury, CT1 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 3RU, CT1 3RG, CT1 3RN, CT1 3ZB, CT1 3HF, CT1 3YY, CT1 3RL, CT1 3YJ, CT1 3ZA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 3BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 54.1% | 49.3% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 34.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 56.3% | 61.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around CT1 3BS this area, 9.2% 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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 2.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 64.7% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.4% | 80.5% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 75.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 75.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 180th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Birch Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-25 | £279,417 |
| 12 Birch Road, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-28 | £235,033 |
| 52 Birch Road, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-31 | £215,628 |
| 5 Birch Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-03-22 | £390,175 |
| 44 Birch Road, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-15 | £198,557 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 3BS 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 927 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS Canterbury 68 New Dover Road , 68 New Dover Road CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Solo | 302 Wincheap, Canterbury | 474 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 192 Wincheap, Canterbury | 585 yd | |
| Big Boys Pizza | 79 Wincheap, Canterbury | 730 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre Canterbury | Unit 1, 22 Maynard Road | 769 yd | |
| Nasta Chaat | 74 Wincheap, Canterbury | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maidens Head | 28 Wincheap, Canterbury | 950 yd | |
| East Station Snooker Club | Station Road East, Canterbury | 1,054 yd | |
| Club Chemistry | 15 Station Road East, Canterbury | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 159 Wincheap, Canterbury | 540 yd | |
| Happy Xpress Chinese | 141 Wincheap, Canterbury | 577 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | 64 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 766 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 66 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 773 yd | |
| LebanEats | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Ten Perch Road, Canterbury | 651 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thanington Recreation Ground Thanington Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 871 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 | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.