Gordon Road is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 3PW is located in the Wincheap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Road, Canterbury, CT1 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 3PL, CT1 3QU, CT1 3PN, CT1 3SY, CT1 3QY, CT1 3TB, CT1 3BP, CT1 3SU, CT1 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 3PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 49.2% | 47.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 3PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 82.7% | 72.6% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58% | 50.9% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 3PW this area, 7.9% 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 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.9% | 27.1% | -7.8% | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 48% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 79.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 77.9% | 73% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 14.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 73.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 8.1% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 62nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Gordon Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-01-20 | £211,457 |
| 17 Gordon Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-05 | £278,832 |
| Flat 5 Victory Court, 7 Gordon Road, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-10 | £179,617 |
| 17 Gordon Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-06-19 | £243,274 |
| Flat 3 Victory Court, 7 Gordon Road, Canterbury, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-10-21 | £181,905 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT1 3PW 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 | 119 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,342 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 | 1,357 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 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 668 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 730 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 |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HatHats Coffee Company | Canterbury East Railway Station, Station Road East | 103 yd | |
| Canterbury Open Centre | Station Road East, Canterbury | 111 yd | |
| Hide & Greek | The Maidens Head, 28 Wincheap | 143 yd | |
| Shot Space Ltd | 23 Wincheap, Canterbury | 153 yd | |
| Nasta Chaat | 74 Wincheap, Canterbury | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Station Snooker Club | Station Road East, Canterbury | 111 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 28 Wincheap, Canterbury | 147 yd | |
| Club Chemistry | 15 Station Road East, Canterbury | 177 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | Castle Row, Canterbury | 239 yd | |
| Limes Lounge | 13 Rosemary Lane, Canterbury | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Grind | Canterbury East Railway Station, Station Road East | 103 yd | |
| LebanEats | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 137 yd | |
| Mange Tout | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 137 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 66 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 384 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | 64 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 613 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 693 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 768 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ten Perch Road, Canterbury | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 815 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.