CT17 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northbourne Avenue, 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 0BY is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% 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 is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 4.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00123096 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBOURNE AVENUE, CT17 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBOURNE AVENUE, CT17 0BY.
534
34
£ 37,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 0BY 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
CT17 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 0BY. 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
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
£ 210,000
6 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT17 0BY is moderate at 57 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
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Astor Secondary School
Vale View Community School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
St Martin's School
Barton Junior School
Charlton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Dover Food & Wine0.9 km
- Nirja Convenience Store0.1 km
- Saveon Supermarket0.9 km
- Tower Hamlets Stores0.4 km
- West Street Mini Market0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.4 km
- The Fleurs1.0 km
- Priory Hotel0.8 km
- Admiral Harvey0.8 km
- Dover Working Man's Club & Institute0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Calcutta Port0.9 km
- Momo Hub Ltd0.9 km
- Wellingtons0.9 km
- Cafe Local0.8 km
- Brenda's Kitchen0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Pizza Pronto1.0 km
- Turkish BBQ & Marina Mexican0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- Buffers0.8 km
- Euro Chicken0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Dover's Restover Guest House1.0 km
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express1.0 km
- Norman Guest House1.0 km
- St Albans Guest House1.0 km
- Clare House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.7 km
- Dover1.4 km
- Kearsney2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chamberlain Road0.0 km
- Playground0.1 km
- Noah's Ark Road0.2 km
- Goschen Road0.2 km
- Goschen Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT170BY · Data under Open Government Licence