Princes Way is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8LG 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 Princes Way, Canterbury, CT2 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8JZ, CT2 8BA, CT2 8LQ, CT2 8AZ, CT2 8LF, CT2 8AQ, CT2 8LU, CT2 8JY, CT2 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 55.6% | 52.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 8LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 42.7% | 50.2% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 36.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 51.3% | 45.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 42.1% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8LG this area, 7.4% 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 7.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 49.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.1% | 87% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 83.2% | 80.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 80% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Way was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.9% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 207th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Princes Way, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2026-03-13 | £290,000 |
| 13 Princes Way, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-08-28 | £475,506 |
| 5 Princes Way, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-09 | £348,175 |
| 20 Princes Way, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,500 | 2022-03-11 | £331,153 |
| 18 Princes Way, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-19 | £377,425 |
CT2 8LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8LG 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 | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | - not rated | 766 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Infant School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Junior School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 513 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 1,930 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 | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Kent Hospital School Service City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,309 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 Victoria Hotel | 59 London Road, Canterbury | 328 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | 51-52 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 409 yd | |
| Appeti Tennis | Appeti Tennis Centre, Canterbury High School | 473 yd | |
| House Of Agnes | 71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 498 yd | |
| Leos Sandwich & Cafe | 82 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 199 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 390 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 445 yd | |
| Pegasus Tap Room Limited | 86 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 567 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 486 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 515 yd | |
| Saints 33 | 1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury | 569 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 585 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 922 yd | |
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.