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CT16

DOVER

Kent, South East, England

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CT16 encompasses DOVER and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £289,148
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 11% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£289,148

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% above national avg

Crime Rate

72.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

298 Mbps

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.

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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

£271K £279K £288K £296K £305K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

119,768

Population

67

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.

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298.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CT16 DOVER

What is the average house price in CT16 DOVER?
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 DOVER 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 is the population of CT16 DOVER?
The population of CT16 (DOVER) is approximately 119,768 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CT16 DOVER?
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.

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