Somner Close is in Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8LJ 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 Somner Close, Canterbury, CT2 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8LL, CT2 8DL, CT2 8LP, CT2 8LN, CT2 8LF, CT2 8JB, CT2 8LU, CT2 8DW, CT2 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT2 8LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 50.8% | 57.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 42.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 62.1% | 68.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 25.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 47.8% | 51.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 39.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8LJ this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 5.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.7% | 42.9% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 26.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 39% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.8% | 73.7% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 82.6% | 70.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 70.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somner Close was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.7% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somner Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 134th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Somner Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-19 | £361,742 |
| 34 Somner Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-25 | £312,383 |
| 18 Somner Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-02-03 | £321,467 |
| 12 Somner Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2021-08-19 | £299,157 |
| 20 Somner Close, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-30 | £293,524 |
CT2 8LJ 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 8LJ 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) | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,028 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 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Hales Drive , St Stephen's CT2 7AB | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Junior School Hales Drive , St Stephens CT2 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,435 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 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,366 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 | 579 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 1,486 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 | 398 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 59 London Road, Canterbury | 416 yd | |
| House Of Agnes | 71 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 521 yd | |
| Leos Sandwich & Cafe | 82 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 590 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis Du Mexique Limited | 93 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 112 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 283 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 61 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 453 yd | |
| Pegasus Tap Room Limited | 86 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 608 yd | |
| The Bishops Finger | 13 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinos Fish Bar | 70 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 509 yd | |
| Chop Chop | 26 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 516 yd | |
| Saints 33 | 1A Kirbys Lane, Canterbury | 584 yd | |
| The Refectory | 16 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 611 yd | |
| Thai City | 6 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 21-24 St Dunstan's Street, Canterbury | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29A High Street, Canterbury | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| St Stephens Recreation Ground (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Kings School Recreation Centre (Blores) St. Stephens Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 974 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.