CT17 9FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Western Heights in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9FJ are sourced from Output Area E00123108 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT17 9FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT17 9FJ.
366
45
£ 39,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9FJ 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 9FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9FJ. 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)
CT17 9FJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP/Budgens Dover South0.7 km
- Silver Screen Cinema1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Market Square Dover Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cinque Port Arms0.4 km
- Rhino & Bull's0.9 km
- Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club0.7 km
- The Booking Hall0.6 km
- The Duchess0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Aspendos0.9 km
- Bluebirds0.7 km
- Cinnamon Island0.8 km
- Cullins Yard0.6 km
- Dover Marina Hotel0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Istanbul Kebab House0.7 km
- Orient Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.7 km
- The Esplanade Kiosk 10.4 km
- The Esplanade Kiosk 20.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover1.3 km
- Dover Priory1.4 km
- Kearsney4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.1 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.1 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Cruise Liner Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179FJ · Data under Open Government Licence