Cross Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	50%	52.9%	2.9%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	50%	47.1%	-2.9%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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	61.9%	67.4%	5.5%	37.9%	29.5%
Married: Opposite sex	23.7%	21.2%	-2.5%	44.2%	-23.0%
Separated	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.9%	6.6%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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 (85.2%) 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	51.9%	50.8%	-1.1%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	36.9%	34.4%	-2.5%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	9.1%	10.2%	1.1%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	0.9%	4.6%	3.7%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 57.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.7%	10%	5.3%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	9.6%	-6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	7.6%	-3.2%	13.4%	-5.8%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.3%	-5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	25.5%	20.1%	-5.4%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	48.9%	57.4%	8.5%	33.8%	23.6%
Other	3.6%	1.4%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.8%	2.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	3.5%	2.9%	0.8%	2.7%
White	90%	86.5%	-3.5%	81.4%	5.1%
Arab	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	0.6%	1.0%
Other	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.1% 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	85.6%	78.1%	-7.5%	83.2%	-5.1%
European Union	4.4%	8.8%	4.4%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	1.3%	3.3%	2.0%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	1.3%	3.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	77.6%	-7.1%	83.2%	-5.6%
10+ Years	1.6%	12.7%	11.1%	9.8%	2.9%
5-10 Years	3.8%	1.6%	-2.2%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	3.4%	5.8%	2.4%	2.2%	3.6%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	2.3%	-4.3%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74%	76.7%	-2.7%
Ireland	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Germany	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.9%	37.2%	14.7%
Christian	33.8%	46.2%	-12.4%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	10.7%	6.0%	4.7%

Safety

Is Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.8% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cross Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 184th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CT2 8AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cross Street are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Canterbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cross Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT2 8AT

Average Price
£327,649

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£328,452

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£309,983

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Street

Average Price
£340,649

Semi-Detached
£509,132

Terraced
£338,218

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£336,083

Other
£308,010

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Cross Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-03-21	£224,591
22 Cross Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£293,000	2024-12-05	£289,664
14 Cross Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-10-21	£254,667
10 Cross Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-03-01	£372,631
20 Cross Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£259,500	2023-10-31	£254,961

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT2 8AT

Employment

CT2 8AT 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 8AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Student (economically inactive)	57
Retired	39
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	28
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	8
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Other	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Construction	2

Schools

Primary

	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	735 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT	3out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB	- not rated	1,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA	3out of 4	743 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	4out of 4	1,866 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS	4out of 4	2,989 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW	3out of 4	3,087 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER	- not rated	343 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES	- not rated	1,198 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU	- not rated	1,242 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT	- not rated	1,607 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT	- not rated	1,607 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Corner	51-52 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	116 yd
House Of Agnes	71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	229 yd
Leos Sandwich & Cafe	82 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	296 yd
Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited	93 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	306 yd
Golden Kitchen	85 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	309 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Monument	37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	140 yd
Unicorn Inn	61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	164 yd
Eight Bells	34 London Road, Canterbury	190 yd
Pegasus Tap Room Limited	86 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	315 yd
The Bishops Finger	13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	335 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marinos Fish Bar	70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	217 yd
Chop Chop	26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	232 yd
Saints 33	1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury	296 yd
The Refectory	16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	320 yd
Thai City	6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	371 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	281 yd
Sainsbury's	29A High Street, Canterbury	721 yd
Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_	4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury	1,024 yd
Tesco Metro	2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury	1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street	health and fitness suite	123 yd
Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue	grass pitches	640 yd
Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	756 yd
Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	766 yd
Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	778 yd
St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road	grass pitches	813 yd
Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,008 yd
The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW	grass pitches	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	60.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT2 8AT