CT17 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Elms Vale in Dover. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.
Within the CT17 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00123094 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT17 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 0AS.
363
34
£ 37,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 0AS 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
With 43% social renting, CT17 0AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 0AS. The average age is 34.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT17 0AS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Astor Secondary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
St Martin's School
Vale View Community School
Priory Fields School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Elms School
Barton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Nirja Convenience Store0.6 km
- Tower Hamlets Stores0.8 km
- West Street Mini Market1.0 km
- Best One Express0.7 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.8 km
- Boars Head0.4 km
- Crown and Sceptre0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Coombes Kitchen0.6 km
- One Church Dover0.5 km
- St Radigunds Community Centre0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- CAWCA community cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clare House0.8 km
- Longfield Guest House0.7 km
- Sandown0.7 km
- Westbank Guest House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Grill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kong Sing0.7 km
- Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory1.1 km
- Dover1.8 km
- Kearsney2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elms Vale Road0.2 km
- Elms Vale Road0.2 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
- Dover Boys' Grammar School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT170AS · Data under Open Government Licence