Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

PRESTON HILL, CT3 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Preston Hill, 0.2km from Sandwich Hill 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 1DD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1DD 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 1DD. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,666

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

CT3 1DD has low crime rates — 12 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2

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Wingham Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • The Dog at Wingham0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Salma0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Wingham Central Stores0.4 km
  • Wingham Newsagents0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adisham4.2 km
  • Aylesham5.6 km
  • Bekesbourne5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Paddock0.1 km
  • The Paddock0.2 km
  • Preston Hill0.3 km
  • Preston Hill0.3 km
  • The Anchor0.4 km