Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

PRIORY HILL, CT17 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY HILL, CT17 0AE.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 36, CT17 0AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CT17 0AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Priory Hill, 0.3km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CT17 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00123091 (shared with 7 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 CT17 0AE. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CT17 0AE is above average at 113 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 offences343
Anti-social behaviour188
Criminal damage and arson75
Shoplifting65
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils0.4 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils0.7 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Dover Roasting Board0.5 km
  • The Academy Dover0.4 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.6 km
  • Calcutta Port0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.5 km
  • Amarillo's0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • B&M Store0.6 km
  • Biggin Off Licence0.6 km
  • Rotherwood Butchers0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Dover Food & Wine0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Number One Guest House0.9 km
  • Dover's Restover Guest House0.4 km
  • Hotel Alma & Cafe Express0.4 km
  • Norman Guest House0.4 km
  • St Albans Guest House0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Dewdrop Inn0.2 km
  • Dover Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Dover Sea Angling Club0.4 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Lava Lounge Bar0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory0.2 km
  • Dover0.8 km
  • Kearsney3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.1 km
  • Dover Priory Railway Station0.2 km
  • Dover Priory Rail Station0.3 km
  • Charlton Centre0.3 km