Rattington Street is in Chartham, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT4 7JQ is located in the Chartham & Stone Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Canterbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rattington Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT4 7JG, CT4 7JF, CT4 7JE, CT4 7JJ, CT4 7HZ, CT4 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT4 7JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 54.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 7JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 24.4% | 26.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 54.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 40.3% | 53.8% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.4% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.9% | 13.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 39.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 95% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rattington Street was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rattington Street has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 191st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Rattington Street, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-08 | £416,550 |
| Brookfield Rattington Street, Canterbury, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-05-24 | £333,964 |
| Post Cottage Rattington Street, Canterbury, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-04-06 | £178,333 |
| Rentain Farm House Rattington Street, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,173,826 |
| The Post House Rattington Street, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-06-04 | £506,879 |
CT4 7JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartham Primary School Shalmsford Street , Chartham CT4 7QN | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Primary School City View , Franklyn Road CT2 8PT | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School School Hill , Chilham CT4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petham Primary School Petham , CT4 5RD | 3out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 3out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | 4out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New School Canterbury New School Canterbury , Garlinge Green Road CT4 5RU | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope View School Station Approach , Chilham CT4 8EG | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Chartham Garden Centre | Unit 16, Stour Valley Business Park | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Artichoke | Artichoke Inn, Rattington Street | 21 yd | |
| The Local | Cockering Road, Chartham | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chartham Parish Council Village Hall STATION ROAD | 249 yd | |
| Memorial Playing Field Station Road | grass pitches | 315 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 | 68.8 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 | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.