CT16 — DOVER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT16 is £289,148, which is 36% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Property values in CT16 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CT16 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£430,860	207
Semi-detached	£299,255	270
Terraced	£239,080	428
Flat	£178,991	198
All types	£289,148	1165

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 72.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT16 has a crime rate 11% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

30.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CT16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT16 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Whitfield Aspen School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dover Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Green Park Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Sallygate School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

119,768

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT16 are 298.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

298.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT16 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT16 — DOVER

Area Summary

CT16 (DOVER) offers property prices near the national average (£289,148), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (298 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT15

DOVER

£423K

▼ 11.0% YoY

CT17

DOVER

£225K

▼ 0.4% YoY

CT18

FOLKESTONE

£403K

▲ 1.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT16?

The average house price in CT16 (DOVER) is £289,148, based on 1165 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is CT16 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT16 is close to the national average at 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT16?

There are 12 schools in or near CT16. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CT16?

Council tax in CT16 is collected by Dover. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT16?

The average broadband download speed in CT16 is 298 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT16 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 119,768.