Hode Lane is in Bridge, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT4 5DL is located in the Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hode Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT4 5DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 CT4 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 37.3% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 28.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.1% | 21% | -4.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 32.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.3% | 74.3% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 82.7% | 71.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 70.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.3% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hode Lane was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hode Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 210th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau View Hode Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2018-03-16 | £1,242,788 |
| Milestone Barn Hode Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2016-10-28 | £844,235 |
| Beau View Hode Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2014-04-30 | £2,008,871 |
| Milestone Barn Hode Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 1996-01-11 | £449,565 |
| Milestone Farmhouse Hode Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1995-02-15 | £1,070,886 |
CT4 5DL 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 CT4 5DL 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Conyngham Lane , Bridge CT4 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | - not rated | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Project School Brookside Lodge , Patrixbourne Road CT4 5BL | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Gate Inn | 164 New Dover Road, Canterbury | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anselms R.C. School Old Dover Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 824 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.