Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

SAMPHIRE COURT, CT16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPHIRE COURT, CT16 1AJ.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CT16 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £240k.

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

CT16 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Samphire Court, 1.0km from Bottom, Broadlees in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00122849 (shared with 16 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 CT16 1AJ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 203,000

10 sales · Mean £ 208,845

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

Crime around CT16 1AJ is above average at 124 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour151
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order32
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.2 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.8 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils1.0 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils1.1 km
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Guston Church of England Primary School

Good154 pupils1.2 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.5 km
  • The Academy Dover0.5 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.5 km
  • Calcutta Port0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 50 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.5 km
  • Amarillo's0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • B&M Store0.5 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.5 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Adventure Backpackers Hostel0.7 km
  • Castle House Guest House0.3 km
  • Cleveland Guest House0.2 km
  • Hubert House0.3 km
  • Number One Guest House0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.6 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.5 km
  • Prince Albert Public House0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover0.2 km
  • Dover Priory1.0 km
  • Kearsney3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Taswell Street0.2 km
  • Connaught Road0.2 km
  • Pencester Road0.3 km
  • Pencester Road0.3 km
  • Pencester Road0.3 km