High Street is in Elham, Canterbury and in Shepway district. CT4 6TD is located in the North Downs East 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 High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT4 6TE, CT4 6TH, CT4 6TB, CT4 6TJ, CT4 6UL, CT4 6UN, CT4 6TQ, CT4 6UA, CT4 6UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT4 6TD 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 | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 27.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 47% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 43.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.4% | 96.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
High Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 21st lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hubble Cottage High Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-03-14 | £281,871 |
| 2 New Inn Cottages High Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £384,750 | 2024-07-17 | £400,798 |
| 4 - 6 High Street, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2024-07-10 | £127,799 |
| Verneys High Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-02 | £553,227 |
| 3 New Inn Cottages High Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-10-24 | £419,662 |
CT4 6TD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
CT4 6TD 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 retired residents living in CT4 6TD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elham Church of England Primary School Vicarage Lane , Elham CT4 6TT | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School Church Road , Lyminge CT18 8JA | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsted Church of England Primary School Selsted , Wootton Lane, Selsted CT15 7HH | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Tea Room | 4-6 HIGH STREET | 30 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbots Fireside | ABBOTS FIRESIDE, HIGH STREET | 2 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | ROSE & CROWN, HIGH STREET | 2 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, The Square | 100 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elham Community Sports Centre ELHAM COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE ELHAM COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE HIGH STREET | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| The Gore (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 620 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.