Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT17 0LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 0LQ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT17 0LQ 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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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 71% social renting, CT17 0LQ 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.

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

CT17 0LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Crabble in Dover. Administratively it sits within St Radigunds ward and the Dover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CT17 0LQ 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. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0LQ are sourced from Output Area E00123060 (shared with 21 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 0LQ. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 8%
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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 0LQ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.6 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.8 km
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Astor Secondary School

Requires Improvement830 pupils0.9 km
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Elms School

Good156 pupils0.9 km
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St Martin's School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.3 km
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River Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.3 km
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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Best One Express0.9 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • The Dover Rugby Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • DAFC (Centre Spot)0.9 km
  • Coombes Kitchen0.3 km
  • St Radigunds Community Centre0.3 km
  • The Rec0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory1.8 km
  • Kearsney2.0 km
  • Dover2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Coombe Road0.1 km
  • Coombe Road0.1 km
  • London Fancy Box0.2 km
  • London Fancy Box0.2 km
  • Beaufoy Terrace0.2 km