The Street is in Ash, Canterbury and in Dover district. CT3 2AA is located in the Little Stour & Ashstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Thanet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Ash, Canterbury, CT3 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT3 2AD, CT3 2AB, CT3 2DG, CT3 2BQ, CT3 2AE, CT3 2BG, CT3 2AW, CT3 2AQ, CT3 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT3 2AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.3% | 35% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 44.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 45.7% | 50.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 15.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 36% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% lower than the Little Stour & Ashstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Little Stour & Ashstone and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92A The Street, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-10-14 | £600,000 |
| 108 The Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-15 | £217,028 |
| 78 The Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-10 | £307,228 |
| 106 The Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-03-05 | £258,613 |
| 118 The Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2023-06-30 | £231,500 |
CT3 2AA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School School Road , Ash CT3 2JD | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwich Infant School School Road , CT13 9HT | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastry Church of England Primary School Cooks Lea , Eastry CT13 0LR | 4out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwich Junior School St Bart's Road , CT13 0AS | 4out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Primary School Mill Lane , Preston CT3 1HB | 3out of 4 | 4,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Technology School Deal Road , CT13 0FA | 3out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School Manwood Road , CT13 9JX | 4out of 4 | 5,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's At Ash School Limited 5 the Street , Ash CT3 2HH | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Davenport School The Lodge , Foxborough Hill CT13 0NY | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Other independent special 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 Chequer Inn | 4 Chequer Lane, Ash | 432 yd | |
| The Volunteer PH | 43 Guilton, Ash | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Pizza King | 35 The Street, Ash | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Recreation Ground PARK FARM PARK FARM QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| St Faiths At Ash THE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 604 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.