CT16 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Radigunds ward and the Dover constituency.
Day-to-day life in CT16 1BL has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00123092 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT16 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT16 1BL.
226
49
£ 39,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT16 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT16 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT16 1BL. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT16 1BL are high at 147 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.
school Local Schools
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Barton Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Priory Fields School
Vale View Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.3 km
- The Academy Dover0.2 km
- Brunch Cafe0.4 km
- Calcutta Port0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.3 km
- Amarillo's0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- Greggs Bakers0.3 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- B&M Store0.5 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.5 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Castle House Guest House0.8 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.7 km
- Hubert House0.8 km
- Number One Guest House0.7 km
- Dover's Restover Guest House0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.5 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.3 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.4 km
- Golden Lion0.4 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.5 km
- Dover0.6 km
- Kearsney3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dofras Place0.1 km
- Charlton Centre0.2 km
- Ladywell0.2 km
- Templar Street0.3 km
- High Street Ladywell0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT161BL · Data under Open Government Licence