Squire Avenue is in Harbledown, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT2 8PF 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 Squire Avenue, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT2 8PE, CT2 8PD, CT2 8PG, CT2 8PX, CT2 8PU, CT2 8PB, CT2 8NF, CT2 8NZ, CT2 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT2 8PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.2% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.8% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 53.5% | 52.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 25.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 49.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 23% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 86.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 85.8% | 66.3% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 21% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 66.3% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squire Avenue was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.8% higher than the Blean Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Squire Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Blean Forest and the 177th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Squire Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-12-08 | £249,217 |
| 33 Squire Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-05-13 | £247,524 |
| 36 Squire Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-06-23 | £285,174 |
| 19 Squire Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-02-23 | £295,796 |
| 11 Squire Avenue, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-09-24 | £263,827 |
CT2 8PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8PF 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | - not rated | 229 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Infant School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauherne County Junior School City View , CT2 8PT | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury High School Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | - not rated | 341 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop's School St Stephens Hill , CT2 7AP | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 2,479 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 | 2,408 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 | 224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury St Thomas Hill , CT2 8HU | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemix University Road , Unit 44 CT2 7FG | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appeti Tennis | Appeti Tennis Centre, Canterbury High School | 342 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | 59 London Road, Canterbury | 468 yd | |
| CGC Leisure | Unit 4, Cotton Road | 865 yd | |
| Palms Pizzeria Ltd | Unit 7A, Cotton Road | 888 yd | |
| Chimera Climbing Centre Canterbury | Unit 1, 22 Maynard Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach And Horses | Old Coach And Horses, Church Hill | 564 yd | |
| Eight Bells | 34 London Road, Canterbury | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karara Foods | The Canterbury Primary School, City View | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 15 Maynard Road, Canterbury | 933 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ten Perch Road, Canterbury | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Primary School CITY VIEW | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Appeti Tennis Centre Knight Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 340 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Knight Avenue | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Canterbury Academy Campus Knight Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Thanington Recreation Ground Thanington Road | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.