CT16 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Park Place, 0.8km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within St Radigunds ward and the Dover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT16 1DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 55.1% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00123098 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK PLACE, CT16 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK PLACE, CT16 1DF.
391
41
£ 39,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT16 1DF 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.
Area Character
CT16 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 55.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1DF. The average age is 41.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 164,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT16 1DF are high at 169 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
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Barton Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Priory Fields School
Vale View Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.2 km
- The Academy Dover0.1 km
- Brunch Cafe0.3 km
- Calcutta Port0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.2 km
- Amarillo's0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
- Greggs Bakers0.2 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- B&M Store0.3 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.3 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.1 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Castle House Guest House0.7 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.6 km
- Hubert House0.7 km
- Number One Guest House0.6 km
- Dover's Restover Guest House0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.6 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.1 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.2 km
- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover0.4 km
- Dover Priory0.5 km
- Kearsney3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ladywell0.0 km
- High Street Ladywell0.2 km
- Charlton Centre0.2 km
- Dofras Place0.2 km
- Priory Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161DF · Data under Open Government Licence