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.
CT17 9EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 9EQ.
366
45
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Vale View Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- BP/Budgens Dover South0.5 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CT179EQ · Data under Open Government Licence