CT17 9JA is a safe, established residential area on Folkestone Road, 0.3km from Elms Vale in Dover. Administratively it sits within Maxton & Elms Vale ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9JA are sourced from Output Area E00122925 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLKESTONE ROAD, CT17 9JA.
288
39
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT17 9JA — age 39, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £102k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9JA. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 164,000
5 sales · Mean £ 157,540
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT17 9JA has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Vale View Community School
St Martin's School
Astor Secondary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Priory Fields School
Elms School
Aycliffe Community Primary School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Nirja Convenience Store0.8 km
- Tower Hamlets Stores0.9 km
- Aycliffe Food & Wine1.0 km
- Little India0.2 km
- Longfield Local0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dewdrop Inn1.0 km
- Boars Head0.3 km
- Crown and Sceptre0.2 km
- The Malvern Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- CAWCA community cafe0.5 km
- One Church Dover0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clare House0.5 km
- Longfield Guest House0.4 km
- Sandown0.4 km
- Westbank Guest House0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Grill Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kong Sing0.2 km
- Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory1.0 km
- Dover1.8 km
- Kearsney3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Malmains Road0.1 km
- Churchill Road0.1 km
- Malmains Road0.1 km
- Hardwicke Road0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179JA · Data under Open Government Licence