Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT16 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT16 1BL.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences350
Anti-social behaviour263
Shoplifting129
Criminal damage and arson78
Other theft63

school Local Schools

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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.4 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.5 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils0.7 km
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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.8 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
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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