CT16 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Samphire Court, 1.0km from Bottom, Broadlees in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00122849 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMPHIRE COURT, CT16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPHIRE COURT, CT16 1AJ.
256
50
£ 39,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT16 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £240k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1AJ. The average age is 50.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 203,000
10 sales · Mean £ 208,845
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT16 1AJ is above average at 124 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.
school Local Schools
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Richard's Catholic 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
55 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.5 km
- The Academy Dover0.5 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Calcutta Port0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.5 km
- Amarillo's0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- Greggs Bakers0.6 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
47 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
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Adventure Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- Castle House Guest House0.3 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.2 km
- Hubert House0.3 km
- Number One Guest House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.5 km
- Prince Albert Public House0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover0.2 km
- Dover Priory1.0 km
- Kearsney3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Taswell Street0.2 km
- Connaught Road0.2 km
- Pencester Road0.3 km
- Pencester Road0.3 km
- Pencester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence