Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

CT17 9EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 9EQ 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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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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7/10
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Area Character

CT17 9EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 9EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Western Heights in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CT17 9EQ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9EQ 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 9EQ. 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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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 around CT17 9EQ is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft16
Vehicle crime8
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.4 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP/Budgens Dover South0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cinque Port Arms0.1 km
  • Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club0.9 km
  • The Booking Hall0.4 km
  • The Duchess1.0 km
  • The Hoptimist Taproom and Bar1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bluebirds0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Island0.9 km
  • Cullins Yard0.7 km
  • Dover Marina Hotel0.8 km
  • GCP Catering Ltd0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab House0.7 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.7 km
  • The Esplanade Kiosk 10.4 km
  • The Esplanade Kiosk 20.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory1.3 km
  • Dover1.4 km
  • Kearsney4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cruise Liner Terminal0.0 km
  • Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.2 km
  • Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km
  • Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.3 km