Church Street is in St Dunstans, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8AS 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 Church Street, St Dunstans, Canterbury, CT2 8AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8AT, CT2 8DA, CT2 8BY, CT2 8QP, CT2 8BZ, CT2 8AP, CT2 8BS, CT2 8AU, CT2 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 55.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 8AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 50.7% | 57.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 27.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8AS this area, 8.6% 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 28.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 44.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 75.2% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 82.1% | 71.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 71.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 271.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 654.1% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 35th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Church Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-07-01 | £301,317 |
| 7 Church Street, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-05 | £362,108 |
| 3 Church Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-07 | £295,577 |
| 5 Church Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-03-06 | £323,782 |
| 13 Church Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-11-29 | £297,767 |
CT2 8AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8AS 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) | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 825 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 1,678 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 | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Kent Hospital School Service City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 1,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Corner | 51-52 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 66 yd | |
| House Of Agnes | 71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 185 yd | |
| Leos Sandwich & Cafe | 82 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 254 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited | 93 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 265 yd | |
| Le Cafe | 17 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 117 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 133 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 236 yd | |
| Pegasus Tap Room Limited | 86 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 273 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 173 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 184 yd | |
| Saints 33 | 1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury | 250 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 275 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 684 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 990 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 1,011 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 82 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.