Meadow Road is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8EU is located in the Blean Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Road, Canterbury, CT2 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8ET, CT2 8ES, CT2 8EZ, CT2 8ER, CT2 8EX, CT2 8EY, CT2 8EP, CT2 8HR, CT2 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 39.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 45.8% | 51.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 8.3% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8EU this area, 9.1% 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.4% | 28.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 44.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 89.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 89.3% | 80.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 80.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 97th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Meadow Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-04-25 | £422,183 |
| 10 Meadow Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-06-12 | £423,063 |
| 1 Meadow Road, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-12-13 | £369,394 |
| 8 Meadow Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2003-08-29 | £438,281 |
| 6 Meadow Road, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2003-06-26 | £520,315 |
CT2 8EU 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 8EU 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blean Primary School Whitstable Road , Blean CT2 9ED | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,811 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 1,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Inspired | Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Road | 719 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 59 London Road, Canterbury | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach And Horses | Old Coach And Horses, Church Hill | 652 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 885 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 1,025 yd | |
| K Bar | Keynes College, University Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hut 8 | Turing College, Off University Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds School St. Thomas Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Kent College (Canterbury) (Whitstable Road Site) Whitstable Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 776 yd |
| Rough Common Playing Field Rough Common Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Canterbury Squash Rackets Club Giles Lane | squash courts | 935 yd |
| Rough Common Village Hall Rough Common Road | 965 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% |
| Median download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.