CT17 9RS is an up-and-coming urban area on Norman Street, 0.7km from Clarendon in Dover. Administratively it sits within Town & Castle ward and the Dover constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (213 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 9RS are sourced from Output Area E00122932 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMAN STREET, CT17 9RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN STREET, CT17 9RS.
513
37
£ 39,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT17 9RS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £252k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT17 9RS. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 266,497
6 sales · Mean £ 262,332
Flat
£ 112,500
5 sales · Mean £ 113,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT17 9RS are high at 213 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
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Priory Fields School
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Barton Junior School
Vale View Community School
St Edmund's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Dover Roasting Board0.1 km
- The Academy Dover0.2 km
- Brunch Cafe0.2 km
- Calcutta Port0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Peckish Rotisserie Chicken0.1 km
- Amarillo's0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
- Greggs Bakers0.1 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- B&M Store0.2 km
- Biggin Off Licence0.2 km
- Rotherwood Butchers0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Dover Food & Wine0.2 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Castle House Guest House0.7 km
- Cleveland Guest House0.6 km
- Hubert House0.7 km
- Number One Guest House0.6 km
- Dover's Restover Guest House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Dewdrop Inn0.6 km
- Dover Bowling Club0.2 km
- Dover Sea Angling Club0.1 km
- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Lava Lounge Bar0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dover Priory0.3 km
- Dover0.5 km
- Kearsney3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Street0.1 km
- Priory Street0.1 km
- Priory Street0.1 km
- High Street Ladywell0.1 km
- North Military Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT179RS · Data under Open Government Licence