Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

BIGGIN STREET, CT16 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIGGIN STREET, CT16 1BB.

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Population

513

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT16 1BB — age 37, 26% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £145k. Property prices are trending down 58.5% year-on-year.

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

CT16 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Biggin Street, 0.8km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT16 1BB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 58.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT16 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00122932 (shared with 44 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 1BB. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

Crime rates near CT16 1BB are high at 207 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 offences406
Anti-social behaviour317
Shoplifting136
Criminal damage and arson98
Other theft71

school Local Schools

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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.6 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.8 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils1.0 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.0 km
  • The Academy Dover0.1 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.1 km
  • Calcutta Port0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.0 km
  • Amarillo's0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.0 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • B&M Store0.2 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.2 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Castle House Guest House0.6 km
  • Cleveland Guest House0.6 km
  • Hubert House0.6 km
  • Number One Guest House0.5 km
  • Dover's Restover Guest House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn0.7 km
  • Dover Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.0 km
  • Golden Lion0.1 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover0.4 km
  • Dover Priory0.4 km
  • Kearsney3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Ladywell0.1 km
  • Priory Street0.1 km
  • Priory Street0.1 km
  • Priory Street0.1 km
  • Ladywell0.2 km