Church Lane is in Stelling Minnis, Canterbury and in Shepway district. CT4 5PS is located in the North Downs West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 5PS 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 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.9% | 28.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 49.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 32.6% | 6.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 39.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 95.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.8% | 92.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 76th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stelling Lodge Cottage Church Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-01-22 | £436,505 |
| 1 Stelling Lodge Cottage Church Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2011-11-18 | £454,211 |
| 2 Stelling Lodge Cottage Church Lane, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2010-02-11 | £535,826 |
| Stelling Lodge Oast Church Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2003-02-05 | £1,142,407 |
CT4 5PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CT4 5PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in CT4 5PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School Bossingham Road , Stelling Minnis CT4 6DU | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petham Primary School Petham , CT4 5RD | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bodsham Church of England Primary School School Hill , Bodsham TN25 5JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,886 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.