Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

HIGH STREET, CT16 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CT16 1DR.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT16 1DR 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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2/10
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5/10
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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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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in CT16 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.7km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within St Radigunds ward and the Dover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT16 1DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (179 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00123098 (shared with 17 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 1DR. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near CT16 1DR are high at 179 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 offences402
Anti-social behaviour297
Shoplifting137
Criminal damage and arson100
Other theft69

school Local Schools

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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.6 km
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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.7 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils0.9 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.2 km
  • The Academy Dover0.1 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.3 km
  • Calcutta Port0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.2 km
  • Amarillo's0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • B&M Store0.3 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.3 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.0 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Castle House Guest House0.7 km
  • Cleveland Guest House0.7 km
  • Hubert House0.7 km
  • Number One Guest House0.6 km
  • Dover's Restover Guest House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn0.6 km
  • Dover Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.2 km
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory0.4 km
  • Dover0.5 km
  • Kearsney3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ladywell0.1 km
  • High Street Ladywell0.1 km
  • Charlton Centre0.1 km
  • Priory Street0.2 km
  • Priory Street0.2 km