Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT17 9BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 9BN.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Other theft22
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime10
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.1 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.3 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.4 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good192 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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