St Dunstans Street is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8BS 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 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8BX, CT2 8FD, CT2 8DA, CT2 8BT, CT2 8AS, CT2 8BZ, CT2 8BN, CT2 7EH, CT2 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8BS, 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 8BS, 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 8BS 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 St Dunstans Street was 227.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 546.2% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Dunstans Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 45th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-03-07 | £260,842 |
| 63 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-04 | £475,026 |
| 58 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-09-29 | £249,505 |
| 59 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2021-05-14 | £283,948 |
| 57 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2020-07-31 | £330,662 |
CT2 8BS 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 8BS 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 | 615 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 219 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 36 yd | |
| House Of Agnes | 71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 90 yd | |
| Leos Sandwich & Cafe | 82 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 161 yd | |
| Le Cafe | 17 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 169 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited | 93 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 22 yd | |
| Pegasus Tap Room Limited | 86 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 180 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 191 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 194 yd | |
| Falstaff Hotel | 8-12 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 79 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 84 yd | |
| Saints 33 | 1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury | 150 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 177 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 137 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 596 yd | |
| Marks & Spencers (excluding The Ground Floor Cafe)_ | 4-6 St George's Street, Canterbury | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 2 Gravel Walk, Canterbury | 930 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Kingsmead Road, Canterbury | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Kingsmead Leisure Centre KINGSMEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 888 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.