Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

PRESTON HILL, CT3 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

CT3 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CT3 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Preston Hill, 0.1km from Broomhill in Wingham. Administratively it sits within Little Stour & Ashstone ward and the South Thanet constituency.

For serious buyers, CT3 1DB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

Semi-Detached

£ 272,500

1 sales · Mean £ 272,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CT3 1DB has low crime rates — 15 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 offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Wingham Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor Inn0.6 km
  • The Dog at Wingham0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Salma0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Wingham Central Stores0.6 km
  • Wingham Newsagents0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adisham4.3 km
  • Aylesham5.7 km
  • Bekesbourne6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Hill0.1 km
  • Preston Hill0.1 km
  • The Paddock0.3 km
  • The Paddock0.3 km
  • Old Oast0.4 km