Vicarage Lane is in Elham, Canterbury and in Shepway district. CT4 6TT 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 Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT4 6TS, CT4 6TR, CT4 6UA, CT4 6TN, CT4 6TJ, CT4 6TQ, CT4 6TH, CT4 6TW, CT4 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT4 6TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 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 vicinity of CT4 6TT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 60.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 42.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 19.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 40.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92% | 91.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the North Downs East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Downs East and the 16th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester House Vicarage Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2025-01-31 | £434,810 |
| 1 Vicarage Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-03-06 | £498,963 |
| The Old Vicarage Vicarage Lane, Canterbury, Kent Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2023-05-05 | £2,252,296 |
| High Beeches Vicarage Lane, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-09-30 | £910,410 |
| Canterbury Cottage Vicarage Lane, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-05-07 | £550,493 |
CT4 6TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6TT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 86 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School Church Road , Lyminge CT18 8JA | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsted Church of England Primary School Selsted , Wootton Lane, Selsted CT15 7HH | 3out of 4 | 5,122 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 | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, The Square | 158 yd | |
| The Abbots Fireside | ABBOTS FIRESIDE, HIGH STREET | 231 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | ROSE & CROWN, HIGH STREET | 231 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elham Community Sports Centre ELHAM COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE ELHAM COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE HIGH STREET | tennis courts | 711 yd |
| The Gore (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 830 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.