Garner Drive is in Aylesham, Canterbury and in Dover district. CT3 3FD is located in the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garner Drive, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT3 3FE, CT3 3FL, CT3 3EX, CT3 3FA, CT3 3FJ, CT3 3FB, CT3 3FF, CT3 3FG, CT3 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT3 3FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 CT3 3FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 32.5% | 47.2% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 39.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 7.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 2.4% | -8.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 44.6% | 62.9% | 18.3% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 4.1% | -10.4% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 1.2% | -7.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 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.
In the area around CT3 3FD this area, 7.6% 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 | 44.1% | 7.6% | -36.5% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 23.6% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 41.6% | 33.9% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.6% | 85% | -13.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 99.1% | 84.5% | -14.6% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 84.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garner Drive was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garner Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Garner Drive, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-19 | £286,471 |
| 22 Garner Drive, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2019-07-12 | £331,944 |
| 28 Garner Drive, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-10-07 | £255,961 |
| 44 Garner Drive, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £199,995 | 2015-12-21 | £286,885 |
| 20 Garner Drive, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £244,950 | 2015-12-18 | £346,892 |
CT3 3FD 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Primary School Attlee Avenue , Aylesham CT3 3BS | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Ackholt Road , Aylesham CT3 3AS | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School The Street , Adisham CT3 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School Church Street , Nonington CT15 4LB | 2out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School The Street , Goodnestone CT3 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove School Forest Drive , CT15 4FB | - not rated | 3,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cafe | 7 Market Place, Aylesham | 624 yd | |
| Roses Tearoom | 1 Milner Crescent, Aylesham | 715 yd | |
| Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre | Spinney Lane, Aylesham | 880 yd | |
| All Inc Fuel Station | Intex House, Cooting Road | 895 yd | |
| Cooked with Love | Sunshine Cafe, Aylesham Community Project | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham & District Social Club | Throwley House, Ratling Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Fried Chicken | 65 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 426 yd | |
| Cornwallis Fish Bar | 69 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 464 yd | |
| Countryside Kebab and Pizza | 68 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 487 yd | |
| Snack Box | 62 Market Place, Aylesham | 512 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 3 Market Place, Aylesham | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Market Place | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Primary School AYLESHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL AYLESHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTLEE AVENUE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre SPINNEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.