Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9PF.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 9PF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT17 9PF — age 41, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT17 9PF is a safe, established residential area on Elms Vale Road, 0.1km from Elms Vale in Dover. Administratively it sits within Maxton & Elms Vale ward and the Dover constituency.

For families considering a move, CT17 9PF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9PF are sourced from Output Area E00122918 (shared with 5 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 9PF. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

4 sales · Mean £ 222,750

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

CT17 9PF has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft9
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils0.2 km
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St Martin's School

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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Astor Secondary School

Requires Improvement830 pupils0.4 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.6 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Elms School

Good156 pupils1.0 km
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Aycliffe Community Primary School

Good105 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Nirja Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Tower Hamlets Stores0.7 km
  • West Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • Best One Express1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn0.8 km
  • Priory Hotel1.0 km
  • Boars Head0.1 km
  • Crown and Sceptre0.0 km
  • The Malvern Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Local1.0 km
  • Coombes Kitchen0.9 km
  • One Church Dover0.7 km
  • St Radigunds Community Centre0.9 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clare House0.5 km
  • Longfield Guest House0.4 km
  • Sandown0.4 km
  • Westbank Guest House0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Grill Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Kong Sing0.4 km
  • Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory0.9 km
  • Dover1.7 km
  • Kearsney3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.1 km
  • Boars Head0.2 km
  • Boars Head0.2 km
  • Vale View Road0.2 km