Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

SUFFOLK GARDENS, CT17 9NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUFFOLK GARDENS, CT17 9NH.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT17 9NH's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £253k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CT17 9NH is a sought-after residential area on Suffolk Gardens, 0.4km from Elms Vale in Dover. Administratively it sits within Maxton & Elms Vale ward and the Dover constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT17, CT17 9NH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9NH are sourced from Output Area E00122914 (shared with 10 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 9NH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,025

4 sales · Mean £ 224,512

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT17 9NH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime5
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St Martin's School

Good199 pupils0.2 km
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Astor Secondary School

Requires Improvement830 pupils0.4 km
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Elms School

Good156 pupils0.5 km
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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Good791 pupils0.6 km
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Vale View Community School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Priory Fields School

Good376 pupils1.0 km
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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils1.0 km
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Aycliffe Community Primary School

Good105 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nirja Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Little Farthingloe Farmshop And Bakery0.9 km
  • Little India0.6 km
  • Longfield Local0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • CAWCA community cafe1.0 km
  • Little Farthingloe Farm Restaurant0.9 km
  • Coombes Kitchen0.7 km
  • One Church Dover0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clare House1.0 km
  • Longfield Guest House0.9 km
  • Sandown0.9 km
  • Westbank Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boars Head0.6 km
  • Crown and Sceptre0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kong Sing0.5 km
  • Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dover Priory1.4 km
  • Dover2.2 km
  • Kearsney3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Elms Vale Road0.2 km
  • Elms Vale Road0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.4 km