School Square is in Aylesham, Canterbury and in Dover district. CT3 3FG 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 School Square, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT3 3BW, CT3 3EX, CT3 3BP, CT3 3FD, CT3 3FL, CT3 3FE, CT3 3FJ, CT3 3LS, CT3 3FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT3 3FG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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% | 48.2% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 43% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 0% | -10.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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% | 64% | 19.4% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 5.8% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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 3FG this area, 8.3% 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% | 8.3% | -35.8% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 37.9% | 30.2% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 82% | -16.6% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.2% 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% | 82.2% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 82.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Square was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Square has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell and the 128th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 School Square, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-19 | £301,728 |
| 12 School Square, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £323,000 | 2023-10-31 | £311,672 |
| 14 School Square, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2022-12-22 | £333,053 |
| 8 School Square, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2017-07-14 | £325,094 |
| 10 School Square, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2015-11-30 | £249,297 |
CT3 3FG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Ackholt Road , Aylesham CT3 3AS | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School The Street , Adisham CT3 3JW | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School Church Street , Nonington CT15 4LB | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School The Street , Goodnestone CT3 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,281 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 | 3,352 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 | 533 yd | |
| Roses Tearoom | 1 Milner Crescent, Aylesham | 621 yd | |
| Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre | Spinney Lane, Aylesham | 786 yd | |
| All Inc Fuel Station | Intex House, Cooting Road | 816 yd | |
| Cooked with Love | Sunshine Cafe, Aylesham Community Project | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham & District Social Club | Throwley House, Ratling Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Fried Chicken | 65 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 390 yd | |
| Snack Box | 62 Market Place, Aylesham | 421 yd | |
| Cornwallis Fish Bar | 69 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 438 yd | |
| Countryside Kebab and Pizza | 68 Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham | 457 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 3 Market Place, Aylesham | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Market Place | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Primary School AYLESHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL AYLESHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL ATTLEE AVENUE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre SPINNEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.