CT17 9BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Western Heights in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CT17 9BN offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 9BN are sourced from Output Area E00123108 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT17 9BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 9BN.
366
45
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9BN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT17 9BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9BN. The average age is 45.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT17 9BN are high at 245 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Vale View Community School
Priory Fields School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- B&M Store0.9 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Dover Post office and Store1.0 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Dover Sea Angling Club1.0 km
- Golden Lion0.9 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.9 km
- Stanley's bar & coffee lounge ltd0.9 km
- Eight Bells PH0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Brunch Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- The Beano Cafe0.9 km
- Places Leisure1.0 km
- Blakes of Dover0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Amarillo's0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Buffers1.0 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dover's Restover Guest House0.8 km
- Hotel Alma & Cafe Express0.8 km
- Norman Guest House0.8 km
- St Albans Guest House0.8 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory1.0 km
- Dover1.1 km
- Kearsney4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hammond's Garage0.2 km
- Hoverport coach stop0.2 km
- Hammond's Garage0.2 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179BN · Data under Open Government Licence