CT17 9UX is an up-and-coming urban area on St Martins Gardens, 0.4km from Clarendon in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 3.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9UX are sourced from Output Area E00122931 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS GARDENS, CT17 9UX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS GARDENS, CT17 9UX.
455
35
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9UX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. CT17 9UX's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 20% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9UX. The average age is 34.7. 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
Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 303,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT17 9UX is above average at 116 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
Vale View Community School
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Barton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.5 km
- The Academy Dover0.5 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Calcutta Port0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.5 km
- Amarillo's0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- Greggs Bakers0.4 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- B&M Store0.5 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.5 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Castle House Guest House0.9 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.9 km
- Hubert House0.9 km
- Number One Guest House0.8 km
- Dover's Restover Guest House0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.6 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.4 km
- Golden Lion0.4 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.2 km
- Dover0.8 km
- Kearsney3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- The Malvern0.1 km
- Dover Priory Railway Station0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- Dover Priory Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179UX · Data under Open Government Licence