Postcode Analysis Canterbury, South East

HOWFIELD LANE, CT4 7LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWFIELD LANE, CT4 7LY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

167

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT4 7LY — age 46, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT4 7LY is a safe, established residential area on Howfield Lane, 0.3km from Hatch, Chartham in Canterbury. Administratively it sits within Chartham & Stone Street ward and the Canterbury constituency.

For families considering a move, CT4 7LY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 7LY are sourced from Output Area E00122192 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT4 7LY. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CT4 7LY has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chartham1.5 km
  • Chilham4.0 km
  • Canterbury East4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km