Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

DOUGLAS ROAD, CT17 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS ROAD, CT17 0BB.

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Population

534

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 0BB 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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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT17 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £152,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT17 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Douglas Road, 0.2km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT17 0BB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00123096 (shared with 13 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 CT17 0BB. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 144,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,166

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

Crime around CT17 0BB is moderate at 58 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour63
Criminal damage and arson47
Drugs18
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.2 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.5 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Astor Secondary School

Requires Improvement830 pupils0.6 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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St Martin's School

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.9 km
  • The Academy Dover0.9 km
  • Calcutta Port0.8 km
  • Momo Hub Ltd0.8 km
  • OAKLEYS0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.9 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.9 km
  • Pizza Pronto0.8 km
  • Turkish BBQ & Marina Mexican0.8 km
  • Turkish Delight0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.9 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Gamebase0.9 km
  • Nirja Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Saveon Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn0.3 km
  • Dover Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.9 km
  • Prince Albert Public House0.9 km
  • The Fleurs0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 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 House0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory0.6 km
  • Dover1.3 km
  • Kearsney2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Noah's Ark Road0.1 km
  • Goschen Road0.2 km
  • Chamberlain Road0.2 km
  • Goschen Road0.2 km
  • Lowther Road0.2 km