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Who lives in CT2 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CT2 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Canterbury
Region
South East
Population
14,773 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CT2 8

Residents
14,773
2024 estimate
Households
6,008
Census
Median age
34
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 17.9% of residents. 32.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

CT2 8England
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.6% of residents are female and 48.4% male.

CT2 8
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.6%51%
  • Male48.4%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

33.2% of adults in CT2 8 are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 52% have never married.

CT2 8England
Married or civil partnership33.2%44.7%
Never married52%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.9%9.1%
Separated1.8%2.2%
Widowed5.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.1% of residents in CT2 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

CT2 8
48%
35%
12%
England
  • Very good48.4%48.5%
  • Good34.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.2%12.7%
  • Bad3.7%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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