Canterbury Demographic
Latest official statistics for Canterbury
Canterbury is a moderately populated area with small-town density in South East, home to 162,100 residents with a density of 525 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.7 years (1.0 above) the UK average.
Population162,100▲ 1,274 (0.8%)
Area309 km²
Density525
Median Age41.7+1.0 on UK avg age
Female84,16751.9%
Male77,93348.1%
Births1,1830.7%
Deaths1,6741.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.6%
Religion share in Canterbury
Ethnic official statistics in Canterbury
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 89.2% |
Asian | 4.1% |
Mixed | 2.7% |
Black | 2.5% |
Other Group | 1.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Canterbury
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41.5% |
Never Married | 41.2% |
Divorced | 8.9% |
Widowed | 6.5% |
Separated | 1.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Canterbury
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 64.8% |
Private Rented | 22% |
Social Rented | 12.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Canterbury
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.3% |
Not Disabled | 81% |
Disabled Lot | 7.7% |
| Total | 100% |