Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

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

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

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Population

388

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

CT17 9PP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £270k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

CT17 9PP is a sought-after residential area on Elms Vale Road, 0.3km from Elms Vale in Dover. Administratively it sits within Maxton & Elms Vale ward and the Dover constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT17, CT17 9PP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 6.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9PP are sourced from Output Area E00122911 (shared with 7 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 9PP. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

9 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

CT17 9PP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Martin's School

Good199 pupils0.2 km
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Astor Secondary School

Requires Improvement830 pupils0.3 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.4 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Elms School

Good156 pupils0.6 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.9 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.9 km
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Aycliffe Community Primary School

Good105 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nirja Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Little India0.5 km
  • Longfield Local0.8 km
  • Newsmarket0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • CAWCA community cafe0.9 km
  • Coombes Kitchen0.6 km
  • One Church Dover0.8 km
  • St Radigunds Community Centre0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clare House0.9 km
  • Longfield Guest House0.8 km
  • Sandown0.8 km
  • Westbank Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boars Head0.5 km
  • Crown and Sceptre0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kong Sing0.6 km
  • Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory1.3 km
  • Dover2.0 km
  • Kearsney2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elms Vale Road0.1 km
  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Elms Vale Road0.1 km
  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.3 km