Summer Hill is in Harbledown, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8NH is located in the Chartham & Stone Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summer Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8NP, CT2 8ND, CT2 8NF, CT2 8JS, CT2 8NR, CT2 8NQ, CT2 8NE, CT2 8NJ, CT2 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT2 8NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.6% | 24.5% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 47.7% | 36.5% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 41.7% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.9% | 90% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 86.6% | 80.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 80.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.5% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Hill was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.5% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summer Hill has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Blean Forest and the 156th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 Summer Hill, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-02-27 | £625,509 |
| 5 Summer Hill, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-04-22 | £761,689 |
| 13 Summer Hill, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-10-21 | £659,451 |
| 4 Summer Hill, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-03-23 | £817,637 |
| 16 Summer Hill, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-08-04 | £387,733 |
CT2 8NH 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 retired residents living in CT2 8NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 1,991 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blean Primary School Whitstable Road , Blean CT2 9ED | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community 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 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 4out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| 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 | 918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix Roper Road , CT2 7ER | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College (Canterbury) Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 348 yd | |
| Appeti Tennis | Appeti Tennis Centre, Canterbury High School | 485 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | 51-52 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 1,073 yd | |
| CGC Leisure | Unit 4, Cotton Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach And Horses | Old Coach And Horses, Church Hill | 355 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 796 yd | |
| The Monument | 37 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karara Foods | The Canterbury Primary School, City View | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| The Kent College Junior School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Ladies Of Leisure Gym (Canterbury) Dunsthorpe House Dunsthorpe House St. Dunstans Street | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.