Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

PHAROS DRIVE, CT16 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHAROS DRIVE, CT16 1AF.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT16 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT16 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 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 £550k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT16 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pharos Drive, 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 1AF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00122848 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1AF. 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

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

4 sales · Mean £ 553,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT16 1AF is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour83
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13

school Local Schools

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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.4 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils0.9 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Guston Church of England Primary School

Good154 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.6 km
  • The Academy Dover0.6 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.6 km
  • Calcutta Port0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.6 km
  • Amarillo's0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • B&M Store0.6 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.6 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.7 km
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.6 km
  • Prince Albert Public House0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover0.3 km
  • Dover Priory1.0 km
  • Kearsney3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Connaught Road0.2 km
  • Dover Castle0.2 km
  • Dover Castle0.2 km
  • Dover Castle0.3 km
  • Taswell Street0.3 km