CT16 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monastery Avenue, 1.0km from Bottom, Broadlees in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT16, CT16 1AB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £615k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00122848 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONASTERY AVENUE, CT16 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONASTERY AVENUE, CT16 1AB.
253
48
£ 39,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT16 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CT16 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £615k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £615k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1AB. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
9 sales · Mean £ 485,383
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT16 1AB is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Barton Junior School
Guston Church of England Primary School
Priory Fields School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.5 km
- The Academy Dover0.5 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Calcutta Port0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.5 km
- Amarillo's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- Greggs Bakers0.6 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- B&M Store0.5 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.5 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Adventure Backpackers Hostel0.8 km
- Castle House Guest House0.5 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.4 km
- Hubert House0.5 km
- Number One Guest House0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.6 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.5 km
- Prince Albert Public House0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover0.3 km
- Dover Priory1.0 km
- Kearsney3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Road0.2 km
- Dover Castle0.3 km
- Dover Castle0.3 km
- Taswell Street0.3 km
- Pencester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161AB · Data under Open Government Licence