Zealand Road is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 3QB 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 Zealand Road, Canterbury, CT1 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 3PS, CT1 3QH, CT1 3QE, CT1 3QJ, CT1 3QD, CT1 3QA, CT1 3QG, CT1 3QQ, CT1 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 3QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 47.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 61.1% | 67% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 18.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 52.3% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.1% | 25.5% | -5.6% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 80.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 83.9% | 76.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 76.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zealand Road was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zealand Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 141st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Zealand Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2025-03-27 | £245,097 |
| 3 Zealand Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-12-09 | £267,487 |
| 7 Zealand Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-12-06 | £314,545 |
| 28 Zealand Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-12 | £261,982 |
| 54 Zealand Road, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-12 | £248,181 |
CT1 3QB 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 3QB 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,576 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 | 1,672 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 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 2,234 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 | 351 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS Canterbury 68 New Dover Road , 68 New Dover Road CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,562 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 | 446 yd | |
| Shot Space Ltd | 23 Wincheap, Canterbury | 463 yd | |
| Big Boys Pizza | 79 Wincheap, Canterbury | 466 yd | |
| Canterbury Open Centre | Station Road East, Canterbury | 478 yd | |
| Nasta Chaat | 74 Wincheap, Canterbury | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Chemistry | 15 Station Road East, Canterbury | 465 yd | |
| East Station Snooker Club | Station Road East, Canterbury | 478 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 28 Wincheap, Canterbury | 507 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | Castle Row, Canterbury | 597 yd | |
| Limes Lounge | 13 Rosemary Lane, Canterbury | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Tucks | 64 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 63 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 66 Zealand Road, Canterbury | 69 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | Canterbury East Railway Station, Station Road East | 446 yd | |
| LebanEats | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 469 yd | |
| Mange Tout | 19A Wincheap, Canterbury | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 748 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 885 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ten Perch Road, Canterbury | 946 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 970 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 950 yd | |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.