Church Lane is in Deal and in Dover district. CT14 9QJ is located in the Middle Deal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Deal, CT14 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT14 9US, CT14 9UW, CT14 9RW, CT14 9WF, CT14 9XN, CT14 9WE, CT14 9QP, CT14 9WA, CT14 9WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT14 9QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 28.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 45.1% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 28.8% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 32% | 21% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 96.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% higher than the Eastry Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Eastry Rural and the 124th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Church Lane, Deal, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-05-22 | £275,292 |
| 47 Church Lane, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-31 | £267,979 |
| 12 Church Lane, Deal, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-03-20 | £256,258 |
| 38 Church Lane, Deal, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-13 | £244,055 |
| 44 Church Lane, Deal, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-06 | £244,831 |
CT14 9QJ 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 CT14 9QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden House Primary School Birdwood Avenue , CT14 9SF | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sholden Church of England Primary School London Road , Sholden CT14 0AB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornbeam Primary School Mongeham Road , CT14 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown School Golf Road , CT14 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Richard's Road , CT14 9LF | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD | 2out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Secondary School 86 London Road , CT14 9TR | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Ringwould Road , Ringwould CT14 8DW | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's ice cream and donut parlour | 14 Park Avenue, Deal | 722 yd | |
| Welly's | 6 Park Avenue, Deal | 729 yd | |
| Pit Stop Snack Bar Unit 1 | Southwall Industrial Estate, Southwall Road | 833 yd | |
| Deal Town Rangers Football Club | Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road | 878 yd | |
| Tides Leisure Centre | Park Avenue, Deal | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green Tavern | Bowling Green Tavern, 164 Church Path | 292 yd | |
| Deal Town Football Supporters Club | Charles Sports Ground And Stadium, St Leonards Road | 657 yd | |
| Deal Bowling Club | The Drive, Deal | 727 yd | |
| The Farrier Freehouse | 90 Manor Road, Deal | 727 yd | |
| The Sportsman Pub | 23 The Street, Sholden | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danieos | 56 Church Lane, Deal | 3 yd | |
| Yummy Takeaway | 269 London Road, Deal | 527 yd | |
| Pizza 2night village Ltd | 295A London Road, Deal | 644 yd | |
| Direct Pizza Company | 192 Mill Road, Deal | 834 yd | |
| Top Wok | 185 Mill Road, Deal | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 185 Mill Road, Deal | 869 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 West Street, Deal | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warden House Primary School BIRDWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| The Charles Sports Ground (Deal Town Football Club) ST. LEONARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Goodwin Academy HAMILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Tides Leisure & Indoor Tennis Centre TIDES LEISURE CENTRE TIDES LEISURE CENTRE PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Victoria Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 894 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.9% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.