CT17 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edred Road, 0.3km from Tower Hamlets in Dover. Administratively it sits within Tower Hamlets ward and the Dover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT17 0BU is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00123090 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDRED ROAD, CT17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDRED ROAD, CT17 0BU.
279
38
£ 37,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 0BU 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. CT17 0BU's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 26% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 0BU. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
13 sales · Mean £ 148,846
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT17 0BU is moderate at 81 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
Priory Fields School
Barton Junior School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Vale View Community School
St Edmund's Catholic School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.7 km
- The Academy Dover0.7 km
- Brunch Cafe0.9 km
- Calcutta Port0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.7 km
- Amarillo's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Greggs Bakers0.7 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- B&M Store0.9 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.9 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.1 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.8 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.7 km
- Golden Lion0.8 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Dover's Restover Guest House0.7 km
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express0.7 km
- Norman Guest House0.7 km
- St Albans Guest House0.7 km
- Maison Dieu Guest House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.5 km
- Dover1.1 km
- Kearsney2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lowther Road0.1 km
- Noah's Ark Road0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- West Street0.3 km
- Templar Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT170BU · Data under Open Government Licence