Postcode Analysis Dover, South East

ORCHARD CLOSE, CT3 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CT3 1AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

403

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CT3 1AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

home £311,166 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT3 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.4km from Wingham in Wingham. Administratively it sits within Little Stour & Ashstone ward and the South Thanet constituency.

CT3 1AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

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 £311k, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00122902 (shared with 12 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 CT3 1AP. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

6 sales · Mean £ 311,916

Terraced

£ 192,000

1 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

CT3 1AP has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Wingham Primary School

Good193 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Wingham Central Stores0.5 km
  • Wingham Newsagents0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dog at Wingham0.3 km
  • Wingham Recreation Club0.3 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Salma0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adisham3.4 km
  • Aylesham4.7 km
  • Bekesbourne5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.0 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • The Anchor0.4 km