Strangers Close, Canterbury, CT1 3XQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT1 3XQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	48.4%	50%	1.6%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.6%	50%	-1.6%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.4%	28.5%	0.1%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	50.2%	-5.0%	44.2%	6.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.8%	10.8%	2.0%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	4.6%	7.2%	2.6%	6.1%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44%	48.2%	4.2%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	40.5%	33.7%	-6.8%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	12.7%	12.4%	-0.3%	12.7%	-0.3%
Bad health	2.2%	5.3%	3.1%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	16.4%	-2.8%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	10.9%	-0.6%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	16.1%	0.4%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.5%	2.4%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.2%	2.3%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	31.4%	35.4%	4.0%	33.8%	1.6%
Other	7.3%	1.5%	-5.8%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Indian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.1%	94%	-4.1%	81.4%	12.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.2% 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	93.7%	85.2%	-8.5%	83.2%	2.0%
European Union	4.4%	10.4%	6.0%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	84.9%	-7.5%	83.2%	1.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	10.1%	9.5%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.6%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central Asia	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Strangers Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strangers Close was 165.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% higher than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Strangers Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 73rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CT1 3XQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Strangers Close are based on 10 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 Strangers Close, Canterbury, CT1 3XQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT1 3XQ

Average Price
£280,033

Semi-Detached
£308,123

Terraced
£318,911

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£12,165

Estimated Average Property Prices for Strangers Close

Average Price
£278,339

Semi-Detached
£303,336

Terraced
£313,656

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£12,087

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Strangers CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Garage 1 Strangers Close, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building	£12,500	2023-05-25	£12,087
1 Strangers Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-09-29	£350,027
6 Strangers Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2017-11-24	£326,052
10 Strangers Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,500	2012-09-07	£276,510
2 Strangers Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£98,000	2001-04-16	£362,752

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT1 3XQ

Employment

CT1 3XQ 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 retired residents living in CT1 3XQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Education	28
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD	3out of 4	1,202 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH	3out of 4	2,148 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD	3out of 4	2,790 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE	4out of 4	2,875 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	1,308 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS	4out of 4	2,556 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	4out of 4	2,961 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW	3out of 4	3,284 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School
The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP	3out of 4	3,360 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ	- not rated	1,703 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ	3out of 4	1,827 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ	3out of 4	1,974 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER	- not rated	2,340 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES	- not rated	2,694 yd	Other independent school	No	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
Cafe Solo	302 Wincheap, Canterbury		703 yd
Pizza GoGo	192 Wincheap, Canterbury		1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marinos Fish Bar	159 Wincheap, Canterbury	996 yd
Happy Xpress Chinese	141 Wincheap, Canterbury	1,045 yd
Karara Foods	The Canterbury Primary School, City View	1,071 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Ten Perch Road, Canterbury		674 yd
Iceland	15 Maynard Road, Canterbury		1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thanington Recreation Ground Thanington Road	grass pitches	268 yd
The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW	grass pitches	1,074 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	30 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	30 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s

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