CT16 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heritage Gardens, 0.9km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £515k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00122849 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERITAGE GARDENS, CT16 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERITAGE GARDENS, CT16 1AL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CT16 1AL — age 50, 47% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1AL. 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
Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT16 1AL is moderate at 77 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
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
53 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.6 km
- The Academy Dover0.6 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Calcutta Port0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 48 more
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
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- B&M Store0.5 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.5 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Adventure Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
- Castle House Guest House0.4 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.3 km
- Hubert House0.4 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 Lion0.6 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
- Dover0.3 km
- Dover Priory1.0 km
- Kearsney3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Connaught Road0.2 km
- Taswell Street0.3 km
- Dover Castle0.3 km
- Pencester Road0.3 km
- Dover Castle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161AL · Data under Open Government Licence