Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

PRESTON HILL, CT3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON HILL, CT3 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT3 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT3 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Preston Hill, 0.2km from Broomhill in Wingham. Administratively it sits within Little Stour & Ashstone ward and the South Thanet constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00122899 (shared with 11 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 1BZ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CT3 1BZ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Wingham Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Anchor Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Salma1.0 km
  • Covert Cafe0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Wingham Central Stores0.8 km
  • Wingham Newsagents0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adisham4.6 km
  • Aylesham6.0 km
  • Bekesbourne6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Hill0.1 km
  • Preston Hill0.1 km
  • Old Oast0.2 km
  • Old Oast0.2 km