Rochester Avenue is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT1 3YE is located in the Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, CT1 3YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT1 3YD, CT1 3YB, CT1 3DZ, CT1 3DS, CT1 3DX, CT1 3DR, CT1 3YF, CT1 1XR, CT1 3YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT1 3YE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.5% | 52.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 29.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.5% | 45.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 41% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CT1 3YE this area, 5.5% 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 5.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 61.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88% | 78.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 79.7% | 73.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 73.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 17.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.5% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Avenue was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.6% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-09-19 | £591,226 |
| 51 Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-07-04 | £627,671 |
| 31 Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-25 | £495,269 |
| 46 Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2022-11-02 | £534,696 |
| 24 Rochester Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-09-02 | £562,047 |
CT1 3YE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3YE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 587 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 959 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish@ McCarthy Stone Assisted Living | Eastry Place, 35 - 41 New Dover Road | 406 yd | |
| Training Kitchen | Canterbury College, New Dover Road | 523 yd | |
| Oriole At The Lime Tree | St Lawrence Cricket Ground, Old Dover Road | 536 yd | |
| Canterbury City Centre Premier Inn | 1 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 602 yd | |
| Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre | Spring Lane Social Club, Sussex Avenue | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix | 67 Old Dover Road, Canterbury | 612 yd | |
| The Old City Bar | 2 Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury | 779 yd | |
| Tokyo Tea Rooms | 41 St George's Place, Canterbury | 796 yd | |
| Two Sawyers | 58 Ivy Lane, Canterbury | 839 yd | |
| Kent & Canterbury Club | 17 Old Dover Road, Canterbury | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Unit 5, New Dover Road | 602 yd | |
| New Far East | 1 Edward Road, Canterbury | 679 yd | |
| Mayflowers | 41 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 818 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 47 Sussex Avenue, Canterbury | 837 yd | |
| Jaspers | 14-15 Church Street St Pauls, Canterbury | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kent County Cricket Ground, Old Dover Road | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 602 yd | |
| Waitrose | St George's Place, Canterbury | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaucer Technology School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Christ Church Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE PILGRIMS WAY | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Canterbury College NEW DOVER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Barton Court Grammar School LONGPORT | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| St Lawrence Ground The Spitfire Ground The Spitfire Ground Old Dover Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Chaucer Technology School Pitches Spring Lane | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 819 yd | |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.