CT17 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Astor Avenue, 0.2km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00123101 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTOR AVENUE, CT17 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTOR AVENUE, CT17 0AU.
291
35
£ 37,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT17 0AU — age 35, 35% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 0AU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT17 0AU is moderate at 54 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
Priory Fields School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Vale View Community School
Astor Secondary School
St Martin's School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Barton Junior School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Dover Roasting Board1.0 km
- The Academy Dover1.0 km
- Calcutta Port0.9 km
- Momo Hub Ltd0.9 km
- OAKLEYS1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken1.0 km
- Greggs Bakers1.0 km
- Pizza Pronto0.9 km
- Turkish BBQ & Marina Mexican0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Dover Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nirja Convenience Store0.1 km
- Saveon Supermarket0.9 km
- Tower Hamlets Stores0.3 km
- West Street Mini Market0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.3 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club1.0 km
- Prince Albert Public House1.0 km
- The Fleurs0.9 km
- Priory Hotel0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Dover's Restover Guest House0.9 km
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express0.9 km
- Norman Guest House0.9 km
- St Albans Guest House0.9 km
- Clare House0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.6 km
- Dover1.4 km
- Kearsney2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Playground0.1 km
- Goschen Road0.1 km
- Goschen Road0.1 km
- Chamberlain Road0.1 km
- Dover Boys' Grammar School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT170AU · Data under Open Government Licence