Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CRABBLE HILL, CT17 0FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRABBLE HILL, CT17 0FA.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 0FA 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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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT17 0FA — age 35, 37% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.

home £210,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT17 0FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crabble Hill, 0.2km from Buckland in Dover. Administratively it sits within St Radigunds ward and the Dover constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 8.5% year-on-year. 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 0FA are sourced from Output Area E00123048 (shared with 12 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 0FA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 199,995

32 sales · Mean £ 196,224

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

CT17 0FA has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences131
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding197 pupils0.2 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.7 km
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Barton Junior School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Green Park Community Primary School

Outstanding387 pupils0.8 km
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Charlton Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good552 pupils1.0 km
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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding910 pupils1.1 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Londis Stores0.6 km
  • Jewson Ltd0.5 km
  • Ann and Pams Florist0.6 km
  • Buckland Postoffice and Stores0.8 km
  • Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Cricketers0.5 km
  • The Diamond0.4 km
  • The Dover Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Old Endeavour0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria0.5 km
  • DAFC (Centre Spot)0.6 km
  • Kelly's Snacks0.5 km
  • Tennessee Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Brenda's Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Divitos Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Good Choice0.8 km
  • Gurkha Delight Takeaway0.3 km
  • Li-Hao0.7 km
  • Magic Chef0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory1.6 km
  • Dover1.9 km
  • Kearsney2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckland Bridge0.0 km
  • Buckland Bridge0.1 km
  • Buckland Bridge0.1 km
  • Trefor Jones Court0.1 km
  • Trefor Jones Court0.2 km