CT17 9PP is a sought-after residential area on Elms Vale Road, 0.3km 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 9PP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 6.7% year-on-year. 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 9PP are sourced from Output Area E00122911 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9PP.
388
44
£ 46,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CT17 9PP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £270k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9PP. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
9 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT17 9PP has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
St Martin's School
Astor Secondary School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Vale View Community School
Elms School
Priory Fields School
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Aycliffe Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nirja Convenience Store0.8 km
- Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.7 km
- Little India0.5 km
- Longfield Local0.8 km
- Newsmarket0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- CAWCA community cafe0.9 km
- Coombes Kitchen0.6 km
- One Church Dover0.8 km
- St Radigunds Community Centre0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clare House0.9 km
- Longfield Guest House0.8 km
- Sandown0.8 km
- Westbank Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Boars Head0.5 km
- Crown and Sceptre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kong Sing0.6 km
- Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory1.3 km
- Dover2.0 km
- Kearsney2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elms Vale Road0.1 km
- Queens Avenue0.1 km
- Elms Vale Road0.1 km
- Queens Avenue0.1 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179PP · Data under Open Government Licence