Monks Close is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 7ET is located in the St Stephen's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Close, Canterbury, CT2 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 7JH, CT2 7JG, CT2 7EU, CT2 7JB, CT2 7JX, CT2 7PL, CT2 7BP, CT2 7JN, CT2 7PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT2 7ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 40.1% | 35.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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%) 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 | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 CT2 7ET this area, 6.4% 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 6.4% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 20.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 47.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.2% | 81.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 82.1% | 79.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 81.7% | 80.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Close was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Northgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Northgate and the 138th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Monks Close, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-01-26 | £564,000 |
| 9 Monks Close, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-21 | £600,716 |
| 20 Monks Close, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-06-10 | £652,642 |
| 18 Monks Close, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-05-14 | £574,625 |
| 11 Monks Close, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-07-20 | £645,759 |
CT2 7ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7ET 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 2out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Life Limited | Kingsmead Sports Centre, Kingsmead Road | 386 yd | |
| Sekkoya | Unit 2, The Riverside | 471 yd | |
| Riverside Social | Unit 8, The Riverside | 471 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Sainsbury, Kingsmead Road | 515 yd | |
| A La Turka | 110-111 Northgate, Canterbury | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Beverlie | 6 St Stephen's Green, Canterbury | 483 yd | |
| The Kings School Recreation Centre | 1 St Stephen's Road, Canterbury | 567 yd | |
| Penny Theatre /88th Street /Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 30-31 Northgate, Canterbury | 649 yd | |
| The Thomas Tallis | 48 Northgate, Canterbury | 696 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 1-3 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 53 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 627 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 67-69 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 638 yd | |
| Sealand Fish Bar | 71 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 644 yd | |
| Masala Gate | 34 Northgate, Canterbury | 657 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | 36 Northgate, Canterbury | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 515 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 116-118 Sturry Road, Canterbury | 1,008 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 1,043 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Sturry Road, Canterbury | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 361 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| The Archbishop'S School St. Stephens Hill | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Northgate Ward Community Centre Military Road | 992 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Youth Club Military Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.