North Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 7EF is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 7DU, CT2 7PG, CT2 8AL, CT1 2BZ, CT2 7EB, CT1 2HY, CT1 2NG, CT2 7EE, CT2 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT2 7EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 50.5% | 47.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 CT2 7EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 30.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 39.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 12.3% | 6.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.6% | 25.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 43.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83.9% | 80.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 75.4% | 72.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 72.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Lane was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.1% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 103rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46A North Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-06-05 | £200,242 |
| 46A North Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-03-07 | £190,443 |
| 48A North Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-23 | £311,091 |
| 47 North Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2021-09-20 | £315,547 |
| 48 North Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-11-16 | £441,917 |
CT2 7EF 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 student residents living in CT2 7EF 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 420 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 | 555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 229 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Raj | 26 North Lane, Canterbury | 51 yd | |
| Beano Cafe | 12 North Lane, Canterbury | 55 yd | |
| Cafe Du Soleil | 5 Pound Lane, Canterbury | 70 yd | |
| One Pound Lane | 1 Pound Lane, Canterbury | 143 yd | |
| The Goods Shed | Station Road West, Canterbury | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate Inn | 1-3 North Lane, Canterbury | 137 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 171 yd | |
| Westgate Community Trust Canterbury Ltd | Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road | 171 yd | |
| Falstaff Hotel | 8-12 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 172 yd | |
| The Lady Luck | 18 St Peter's Street, Canterbury | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cabina | Telephone Kiosk South Of Bicycle Shelter, North Lane | 144 yd | |
| Westgate Fish Bar | 5 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 167 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 169 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 186 yd | |
| Ocakbasi Of Kent | 34 St Peters Street, Canterbury | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 656 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 680 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Fit4Less (Canterbury) (Closed) 19-23 Invicta House 19-23 Invicta House Lower Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Canterbury Baptist Church St. Georges Place | 1,023 yd | |
| Energie (Canterbury) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ST. GEORGES CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 1,086 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.