Hardy Close, Canterbury, CT2 8JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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	55.7%	54.9%	-0.8%	51.0%	3.9%
Male	44.3%	45.1%	0.8%	49.0%	-3.9%

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 8JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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	47.7%	42.4%	-5.3%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	30.2%	38%	7.8%	44.2%	-6.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.9%	13.3%	2.4%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	8.5%	4.1%	-4.4%	6.1%	-2.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.6%	40.1%	-2.5%	48.4%	-8.3%
Good health	35.5%	36.6%	1.1%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	15.2%	17%	1.8%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	5.3%	4.7%	-0.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	19%	2.7%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.4%	7.1%	1.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.4%	7.4%	0.0%	13.4%	-6.0%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.3%	-0.6%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	31.4%	24.9%	-6.5%	16.9%	8.0%
Degree or Similar	29.8%	36.1%	6.3%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	5.8%	2.2%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	0.8%	2.0%
White	94%	88.6%	-5.4%	81.4%	7.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.1% 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	86.5%	84.1%	-2.4%	83.2%	0.9%
European Union	5.7%	7.9%	2.2%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.5%	84.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	0.9%
10+ Years	1.8%	7%	5.2%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	2.9%	-3.8%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Hardy Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hardy Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 44th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CT2 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hardy Close are based on 5 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 Hardy Close, Canterbury, CT2 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT2 8JS

Average Price
£369,526

Semi-Detached
£369,526

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hardy Close

Average Price
£370,300

Semi-Detached
£370,300

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hardy CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Hardy Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-07-02	£328,082
5 Hardy Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2008-05-16	£336,550
6 Hardy Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£129,995	2001-07-27	£446,363
4 Hardy Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,500	2000-09-07	£341,335
6 Hardy Close, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	1997-07-25	£399,167

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT2 8JS

Employment

CT2 8JS 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 retired residents living in CT2 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in CT2 8JS 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

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	68
Student (economically inactive)	40
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	710 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH	3out of 4	1,507 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD	3out of 4	1,847 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blean Primary School Whitstable Road , Blean CT2 9ED	4out of 4	1,945 yd	Community school	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	694 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP	3out of 4	1,818 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH	4out of 4	2,657 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS	4out of 4	3,397 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW	3out of 4	3,703 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ	- not rated	1,008 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU	- not rated	1,050 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER	- not rated	1,190 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT	- not rated	1,275 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT	- not rated	1,275 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 Victoria Hotel	59 London Road, Canterbury	265 yd
Appeti Tennis	Appeti Tennis Centre, Canterbury High School	533 yd
The Coffee Corner	51-52 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	977 yd
House Of Agnes	71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Coach And Horses	Old Coach And Horses, Church Hill	393 yd
Eight Bells	34 London Road, Canterbury	686 yd
The Monument	37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	900 yd
Unicorn Inn	61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Karara Foods	The Canterbury Primary School, City View	631 yd
Marinos Fish Bar	70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury	1,068 yd
Chop Chop	26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury	1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue	grass pitches	397 yd
Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	560 yd
Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	662 yd
The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW	grass pitches	675 yd
Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street	health and fitness suite	964 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	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%

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	58.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.02 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.02 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT2 8JS