CT2 8HQ
a residential postcode in Canterbury
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.2823 / 51°16'56"N
Longitude: 1.0647 / 1°3'53"E
OS Eastings: 613822
OS Northings: 158148
OS Grid: TR138581
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TY2.D0W
Mapcode Global: VHLGM.D1R9
Plus Code: 9F3373J7+WV
Maidenhead Locator System: JO01mg77
What Three Birds: linnet.knot.shrike
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London Road, Canterbury CT2 8HQ
Summary
CT2 8HQ is a residential postcode in Canterbury. It was first introduced in June 1998.
The most common council tax band is D.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Canterbury is a city, which had a population of 54,880 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 10 people resident in CT2 8HQ, of which 2 were male and 8 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
CT2 8HQ is in the Canterbury travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Eastern and Coastal Kent Primary Care Trust.
CT2 8HQ is approximately 27m (89ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing CT2 8HQ
2a3: Cosmopolitans - Students Around Campus - Students and Professionals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for CT2 8HQ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
10/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near CT2 8HQ include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
CT2 8HQ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for CT2 8HQ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at CT2 8HQ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near CT2 8HQ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near CT2 8HQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near CT2 8HQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to CT2 8HQ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near CT2 8HQ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near CT2 8HQ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near CT2 8HQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of CT2 8HQ are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Canterbury City Council
Ward
Westgate
Councillors
Gill Gower (Labour)
Pip Hazelton (Labour)
County Council
Kent
Electoral Division
Canterbury City North
County Councillor
Robert Thomas (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Canterbury
MP
Rosie Duffield (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for CT2 8HQ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near CT2 8HQ.
Primary
The Canterbury Primary School
City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BD
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Hollow Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3SD
Foundation School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
Community School
Ages 5 - 7
Good
Secondary
The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 19
Needs improvement
The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Spires Academy
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The Community College Whitstable
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BQ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.