CT16 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Ladywell, 0.7km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT16 1DG offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00122932 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LADYWELL, CT16 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYWELL, CT16 1DG.
513
37
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
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 1DG — age 37, 26% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1DG. The average age is 37.4. 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
£ 132,500
7 sales · Mean £ 116,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT16 1DG are high at 181 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Priory Fields School
Barton Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Vale View Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.1 km
- The Academy Dover0.0 km
- Brunch Cafe0.2 km
- Calcutta Port0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.1 km
- Amarillo's0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
- Greggs Bakers0.1 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- B&M Store0.3 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.3 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.1 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Castle House Guest House0.6 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.6 km
- Hubert House0.6 km
- Number One Guest House0.5 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 Club0.1 km
- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover0.4 km
- Dover Priory0.4 km
- Kearsney3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ladywell0.0 km
- High Street Ladywell0.1 km
- Priory Street0.2 km
- Priory Street0.2 km
- Charlton Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161DG · Data under Open Government Licence