Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT16 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT16 1BN.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT16 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in CT16 1BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CT16 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Clarendon in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT16 1BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00190151 (shared with 18 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 1BN. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CT16 1BN are high at 239 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 offences350
Anti-social behaviour266
Shoplifting209
Criminal damage and arson87
Public order62

school Local Schools

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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.4 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.1 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils1.2 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.3 km
  • The Academy Dover0.4 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.2 km
  • Calcutta Port0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.3 km
  • Amarillo's0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • B&M Store0.1 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.1 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.4 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Adventure Backpackers Hostel0.9 km
  • Castle House Guest House0.4 km
  • Cleveland Guest House0.4 km
  • Hubert House0.4 km
  • Number One Guest House0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn1.0 km
  • Dover Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.3 km
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover0.3 km
  • Dover Priory0.6 km
  • Kearsney3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Market Square0.1 km
  • York Street0.2 km
  • Pencester Road0.2 km
  • Pencester Road0.2 km