CT17 9PX is a safe, established residential area on College Row, 0.3km from Elms Vale in Dover. Administratively it sits within Maxton & Elms Vale ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT17 9PX are sourced from Output Area E00122923 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROW, CT17 9PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROW, CT17 9PX.
364
39
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT17 9PX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT17 9PX — age 39, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9PX. The average age is 38.8. 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
£ 272,500
6 sales · Mean £ 260,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT17 9PX has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Vale View Community School
St Martin's School
Astor Secondary School
Priory Fields School
Dover Grammar School for Boys
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Elms School
Aycliffe Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Nirja Convenience Store0.6 km
- Tower Hamlets Stores0.7 km
- West Street Mini Market0.9 km
- Coombe Valley Food and Wine0.9 km
- Little India0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.8 km
- Boars Head0.2 km
- Crown and Sceptre0.1 km
- The Malvern Hotel0.8 km
- Priory Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- CAWCA community cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Local0.8 km
- One Church Dover0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Clare House0.4 km
- Longfield Guest House0.2 km
- Sandown0.2 km
- Westbank Guest House0.1 km
- Dover's Restover Guest House1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Grill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Kong Sing0.4 km
- Oasis Chinese Take-Away0.1 km
- Buffers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.8 km
- Dover1.6 km
- Kearsney3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Vale View Road0.1 km
- Elms Vale Junction0.1 km
- Vale View Road0.1 km
- Elms Vale Junction0.2 km
- Boars Head0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179PX · Data under Open Government Licence