Giles Lane is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 7NA is located in the Blean Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Giles Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT2 7NA 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 | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around CT2 7NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 97.7% 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 | 97.2% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 59.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -42.5% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 57.2% | 54.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7NA this area, 0.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 64.1% | 79.2% | 15.1% | 16.9% | 62.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 17% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.3% | 52.8% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 66.7% | 70.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 70.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 23.9% | 8.7% | -15.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 14.3% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giles Lane was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Giles Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 160th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppertino House Franciscan Study Centre Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £3,050,000 | 2024-12-13 | £2,935,461 |
| Franciscan International Study Centre Giles Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £5,800,000 | 2017-08-04 | £5,812,961 |
CT2 7NA 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 7NA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 3304 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1039 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 235 |
| Education | 101 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 95 |
| Other | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blean Primary School Whitstable Road , Blean CT2 9ED | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,455 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 | 962 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 2out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 3,222 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 | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 509 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Kent The Registry , CT2 7NZ | - not rated | 768 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's | University Of Kent, Engineering And Digital Arts | 349 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe Bar | University Of Kent Sports Pavilion, University Of Kent | 381 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Blackwells, Locke Building | 458 yd | |
| Bean Inspired | Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Road | 509 yd | |
| Sibson Cafe | University Of Kent, Giles Lane | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Bar | Keynes College, University Road | 316 yd | |
| The Venue University | University Road, Canterbury | 417 yd | |
| The Registry | The University Of Kent At Canterbury, Giles Lane | 663 yd | |
| Woody's And Co Op Supermarket | University Of Kent, Giles Lane | 768 yd | |
| The Senate | University Of Kent, Giles Lane | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hut 8 | Turing College, Off University Road | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Squash Rackets Club Giles Lane | squash courts | 126 yd |
| University Of Kent SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 278 yd |
| St Edmunds School St. Thomas Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Kent College (Canterbury) (Whitstable Road Site) Whitstable Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Blean Primary School WHITSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| The Archbishop'S School St. Stephens Hill | grass pitches | 939 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.