CT17 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Douglas Road, 0.1km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00123097 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS ROAD, CT17 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS ROAD, CT17 0BD.
283
37
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, CT17 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 0BD. The average age is 36.8. 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
Terraced
£ 150,000
33 sales · Mean £ 153,790
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT17 0BD is moderate at 62 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
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Barton Junior School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.9 km
- The Academy Dover0.8 km
- Brunch Cafe1.0 km
- Calcutta Port0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.9 km
- Amarillo's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- Greggs Bakers0.8 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Rotherwood Butchers0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.7 km
- Dover International1.0 km
- Dover Post office and Store0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.2 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.9 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.8 km
- Golden Lion0.9 km
- Prince Albert Public House0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Dover's Restover Guest House0.8 km
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express0.8 km
- Norman Guest House0.8 km
- St Albans Guest House0.8 km
- Clare House0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.6 km
- Dover1.2 km
- Kearsney2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Noah's Ark Road0.1 km
- Lowther Road0.1 km
- Goschen Road0.2 km
- Goschen Road0.2 km
- Chamberlain Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT170BD · Data under Open Government Licence