Ashford Road is in Chartham, Canterbury and in Canterbury district. CT4 7SE 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 Ashford Road, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7SE 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 7SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 31.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 52.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around CT4 7SE this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 44.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.2% | 91.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Wincheap average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ashford Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap and the 231st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Canterbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalmsford Bridge Manor Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-05-19 | £923,442 |
| Shalmsford Barn Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2002-10-18 | £947,540 |
| Shalmsford Bridge Manor Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 1998-06-22 | £2,034,328 |
| Shalmsford Barn Ashford Road, Canterbury, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 1998-06-22 | £968,060 |
CT4 7SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 7SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartham Primary School Shalmsford Street , Chartham CT4 7QN | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartham Primary School Shalmsford Street , Chartham CT4 7QN | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School School Hill , Chilham CT4 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunkirk Village School London Road , Dunkirk ME13 9LF | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope View School Station Approach , Chilham CT4 8EG | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canterbury Steiner School Ltd Garlinge Green , Chartham CT4 5RU | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New School Canterbury New School Canterbury , Garlinge Green Road CT4 5RU | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Hospital School St Augustine's Hospital , Chartham CT4 7LL | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Harbledown , Canterbury CT2 9AQ | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.