Shepherdsgate is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 7RU 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 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, CT2 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 7RS, CT2 7RT, CT2 7EQ, CT2 7EN, CT2 8SE, CT2 7HA, CT2 7EG, CT2 8AW, CT2 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT2 7RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 64.6% | 69.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 21.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 58.2% | 53.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around CT2 7RU this area, 3% 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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 27.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 55% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 80.2% | 75.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 71.8% | 61.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 19.5% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 61.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherdsgate was 213.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 506.2% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherdsgate has the 9th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 48th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-04-26 | £509,543 |
| 3 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2022-08-23 | £519,689 |
| 1 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-01 | £202,914 |
| 6 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-10-19 | £413,372 |
| 7 Shepherdsgate, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,004 | 2020-10-02 | £439,454 |
CT2 7RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7RU 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 | 134 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 97 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 71 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,003 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 3,137 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 | 172 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Kent The Registry , CT2 7NZ | - not rated | 1,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Cafe And Deli | The Goods Shed, Station Road West | 90 yd | |
| Starbucks | Canterbury West Railway Station, Station Road West | 140 yd | |
| The Goods Shed | Station Road West, Canterbury | 190 yd | |
| Ancient Raj | 26 North Lane, Canterbury | 291 yd | |
| Beano Cafe | 12 North Lane, Canterbury | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings School Recreation Centre | 1 St Stephen's Road, Canterbury | 310 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 377 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 384 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 385 yd | |
| The Westgate Inn | 1-3 North Lane, Canterbury | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Chop | 26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 342 yd | |
| Saints 33 | 1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury | 357 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 378 yd | |
| Marinos Fish Bar | 70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 390 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 716 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 720 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 1,013 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Kings School (Birley'S Playing Fields) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| The Archbishop'S School St. Stephens Hill | grass pitches | 1,083 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.