CT17 9DH 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 9DH offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 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 9DH are sourced from Output Area E00123108 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT17 9DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 9DH.
366
45
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9DH 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
No single demographic signal dominates CT17 9DH — age 45, 48% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 9DH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT17 9DH are high at 144 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and other crime. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BP/Budgens Dover South0.3 km
- Silver Screen Cinema1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cinque Port Arms0.1 km
- Rhino & Bull's1.0 km
- Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club0.9 km
- The Booking Hall0.2 km
- The Duchess0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bluebirds0.6 km
- Cinnamon Island0.9 km
- Cullins Yard0.6 km
- Dover Marina Hotel0.8 km
- GCP Catering Ltd0.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Istanbul Kebab House0.6 km
- Orient Noodle Bar1.0 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.6 km
- The Esplanade Kiosk 10.4 km
- The Esplanade Kiosk 20.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory1.2 km
- Dover1.4 km
- Kearsney4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cruise Liner Terminal0.2 km
- Hammond's Garage0.3 km
- Hammond's Garage0.3 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179DH · Data under Open Government Licence