Mill Lane is in Harbledown, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8NQ 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 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8NR, CT2 8NF, CT2 8NN, CT2 8NH, CT2 8ND, CT2 8NP, CT2 8PE, CT2 8NJ, CT2 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT2 8NQ 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 Mill Lane was 122.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.2% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 117th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Heights Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2022-06-13 | £2,191,710 |
| Whits End Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2017-04-28 | £1,170,588 |
| Newlands Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2013-08-20 | £1,037,351 |
| Newlands Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2001-06-25 | £1,033,677 |
| Kinnaird Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1998-07-31 | £1,014,378 |
CT2 8NQ 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 8NQ 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 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | - not rated | 498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Infant School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Junior School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 592 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 2,697 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 | 2,635 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 | 479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College International Study Centre Whitstable Road , CT2 9DT | - not rated | 1,543 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 | 521 yd | |
| Appeti Tennis | Appeti Tennis Centre, Canterbury High School | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach And Horses | Old Coach And Horses, Church Hill | 291 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karara Foods | The Canterbury Primary School, City View | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| The Kent College Junior School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 896 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.