Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

RIVER STREET, CT17 0RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER STREET, CT17 0RB.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 0RB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CT17 0RB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 47.8% year-on-year.

home £261,600 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT17 0RB is a sought-after residential area on River Street, 0.2km from River in Dover. Administratively it sits within Dover Downs & River ward and the Dover constituency.

For serious buyers, CT17 0RB is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 47.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0RB are sourced from Output Area E00123030 (shared with 6 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 0RB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 221,750

12 sales · Mean £ 225,958

Semi-Detached

£ 321,500

8 sales · Mean £ 324,812

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CT17 0RB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery2

school Local Schools

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River Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.1 km
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Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

Inadequate142 pupils1.0 km
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Green Park Community Primary School

Outstanding387 pupils1.6 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Katies0.1 km
  • Kearsney Convenience Store0.4 km
  • River Mini Market0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kearsney Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Phoenix Railway Club0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Cricketers1.0 km
  • The Dover Rugby Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Crabble Corn Mill Restaurant0.6 km
  • Kearsney Cafe0.6 km
  • The Rec0.6 km
  • DAFC (Centre Spot)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden River0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kearsney0.6 km
  • Dover Priory2.9 km
  • Dover3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Minnis Lane0.1 km
  • Minnis Lane0.1 km
  • Common Lane0.1 km
  • Common Lane0.2 km
  • Minnis Lane0.2 km