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Canterbury (CT16)
The CT16 postcode area is located in the Canterbury postcode town region, within the county of Kent, and contains a total of 898 individual postcodes.
There are 15 electoral wards in the CT16 postcode area, including Birchington, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Hythe, Margate, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Westgate-On-Sea, Whitstable which come under the local authority of the Dover Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in CT16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of CT16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
CT16 is a postcode area in the Canterbury district in England. It covers the eastern part of the district, including the towns of Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Walmer and Northbourne.
The CT16 postcode area is served by Dover and Deal Crown Post Office, located in Dover and Deal respectively. It has a population of around 79,000 people, and is an ethnically diverse area, boasting Chinese, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities.
The CT16 postcodes are part of the ancient Cinque Ports area of England, which includes the towns of Sandwich, Deal and Walmer. This area has played a significant role in English history, and was originally founded in an agreement between the King of England and certain towns in South East England that they would provide ships for the King's service. This made the coastal towns very important for trade and defence.
The CT16 postcode area is a relatively large area, encompassing the historic towns of Dover, Deal, Walmer and Sandwich, as well as Northbourne and other suburban and rural areas. It includes a number of listed buildings, many of which are located in the Dover Heritage Quarter and along the Cinque Ports Way.
The area consists of mainly residential properties, with a small number of commercial properties in the larger towns such as Dover and Deal. This includes a number of small shops, cafes and takeaways. There are also a number of public buildings, including two secondary schools, two primary schools and a number of churches.
The CT16 postcode area is home to a number of popular attractions, including Dover Castle, Deal Castle, Walmer Castle and the Dover Sea Life Centre. It is also close to the White Cliffs of Dover and has easy access to France via the Channel Tunnel.
Demographics
Kent
CT16 is located in the county of Kent, in England.
Kent has a total population of 1,820,400, making it the 6th largest county in the UK.
Kent has a total area of 1443 square miles, and a population density of 486 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | CT16 |
| Postal Town | Canterbury |
| MSOA Name | Dover 012 |
| LSOA Name | Dover 012D |
| County | Kent |
| Region | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Dover |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
CT16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CT16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 15, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.