CT17 is a postcode district in Dover, South East, covering 532 active and 146 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CT17 (10%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (10%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CT17 are around £265k, up 21.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT17 at 370 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CT17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT17 postcode area.
21,596
42
£ 39,760 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT17's 55% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
River Primary School
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Elms School
Astor Secondary School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Priory Fields School
St Martin's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Clare House
- Dover's Restover Guest House
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express
- Longfield Guest House
- Norman Guest House
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Boars Head
- Bull Inn
- Cinque Port Arms
- Crown and Sceptre
- Dewdrop Inn
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bluebirds
- Cafe Local
- CAWCA community cafe
- Chef Club
- Coombes Kitchen
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Spar
- Coombe Valley Food and Wine
- Co-op
- Dover Express
- J & H Convenience Store
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Amarillo's
- Buffers
- Divitos Fish Bar
- Golden Grill Fish Bar
- Golden River
- + 21 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: CT17 · Data under Open Government Licence