Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

ORCHARD COTTAGES, CT3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD COTTAGES, CT3 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT3 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT3 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 78% 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.

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

CT3 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Cottages, 0.4km from Wingham in Wingham. Administratively it sits within Little Stour & Ashstone ward and the South Thanet constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT3, CT3 1BQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00122900 (shared with 12 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 CT3 1BQ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CT3 1BQ 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Wingham Primary School

Good193 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Casino Filling Station0.9 km
  • Wingham Central Stores0.4 km
  • Wingham Newsagents0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dog at Wingham0.2 km
  • Wingham Recreation Club0.5 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Salma0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adisham3.3 km
  • Aylesham4.8 km
  • Bekesbourne5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • The Anchor0.4 km