CT17 — DOVER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT17 is £224,669, which is 50% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT17 cost 21.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT17 have fallen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£385,869	82
Semi-detached	£271,118	176
Terraced	£193,707	473
Flat	£126,674	105
All types	£224,669	866

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT17

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

With 126.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT17 has a crime rate significantly 55% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CT17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
River Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Aycliffe Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dover Grammar School for Boys	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Dover College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Elms 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 CT17 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT17 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

CT17 — DOVER

Area Summary

CT17 (DOVER) offers affordable property prices (£224,669, 22% below national average), higher-than-average crime (55% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT16

DOVER

£289K

▼ 5.6% YoY

CT18

FOLKESTONE

£403K

▲ 1.3% YoY

CT19

FOLKESTONE

£303K

▲ 1.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT17?

The average house price in CT17 (DOVER) is £224,669, based on 866 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.4% over the past year.

Is CT17 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT17 is above the national average (126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (24.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT17?

There are 10 schools in or near CT17. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CT17?

Council tax in CT17 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 CT17?

The average broadband download speed in CT17 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT17 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 119,768.