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Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

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About

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne is a rural ward in the Dover district, covering a mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The area is known for its rolling countryside and scenic views, with the Alkham Valley offering a quiet, pastoral setting. The ward includes the villages of Alkham and Capel-le-Ferne, both with historic churches and traditional architecture. The landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows defining much of the area.

The ward is located near the White Cliffs of Dover, providing easy access to coastal walks and nature trails. Capel-le-Ferne is home to the Battle of Britain Memorial, a key historical site. Transport links include the A20 and A2 roads, connecting the area to Dover and Folkestone. Despite its rural character, the ward has a close-knit community, with local events often centred around village halls and pubs. The area offers a balance of quiet countryside living and proximity to larger towns.

Area overview

On average Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne is £46,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

3.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Population

3,167

Population density

115.4 per km²

Demographics

British

2,960

93.38%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

1.2%

Other White

1.1%

Irish

0.91%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.66%

Total population: 3,170

Housing

Owns outright

859

58.92%

Owns with a mortgage

377

25.86%

Private landlord or letting agency

6.72%

Social rents from council

4.53%

Other forms of private rent

2.4%

Total households: 1,458

Property prices in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £685,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£422,500	£201,650	£343,750	£492,500	£652,700
Semi-Detached	14	£322,500	£276,950	£285,000	£377,500	£543,500
Terraced	1	£385,000	£385,000	£385,000	£385,000	£385,000

10 years price trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

All postcodes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

CT187HU

New Dover Road

CT187HY

New Dover Road

CT157DR

Alkham Road

CT187HB

Capel Street

CT187JS

Albany Road

CT187LA

Albany Road

CT187LJ

Avondale Road

CT157AG

Gravel Lane

CT157DS

Abbey Road

CT157EF

Chalksole Green Lane

CT187ES

Alkham Valley Road

CT187EX

Capel Street

CT187HE

Green Lane

CT187HF

Capel Street

CT157AJ

Plough Hill

CT157AN

Doctor's Lane

CT157DL

Abbey Road

CT187HJ

Old Dover Road

CT157AH

Church Lane

CT157AU

Young's Place

CT157EH

Fernfield Lane

CT157QJ

Alkham Valley Road

CT187JL

Cauldham Close

CT187LH

Beatrice Road

CT157BY

Glebelands

CT157EA

Belsey Lane

CT187AZ

New Dover Road

CT187LD

Alexandra Road

CT157EJ

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT187EY

Capel Street

CT187HG

Cauldham Lane

CT187HW

Old Dover Road

CT187JW

Sea View Close

CT187LX

Alexandra Road

CT157AW

Coombe Road

CT157EL

Alkham Valley Road

CT157EN

Meggett Lane

CT187AW

Fernfield Lane

CT187JE

Winehouse Lane

CT157AR

Hogbrook Hill Lane

CT157EQ

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT157BP

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT157DF

Alkham Valley Road

CT187EU

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT187HH

Cauldham Close

CT187HQ

Cauldham Lane

CT187JU

Clarence Road

CT187JZ

New Dover Road

CT157AP

Coombe Road

CT157BE

The Street

CT157FF

Ferne Lane

CT157QH

Slip Lane

CT187LL

Beatrice Road

CT157DA

Slip Lane

CT157DG

Meggett Lane

CT187EP

Alkham Valley Road

CT157BN

Crook's Court Lane

CT157EW

Alkham Valley Road

CT187LR

Victoria Road

CT157DB

Slip Lane

CT187HS

Old Dover Road

CT187JY

Albert Road

CT187LU

Lancaster Avenue

CT157BJ

Satmar Lane

CT157BU

Hogbrook Hill Lane

CT157DX

Green Lane

CT187LW

Clarence Road

CT187ER

Alkham Valley Road

CT157AZ

The Street

CT157BB

Broadsole Lane

CT157BG

The Street

CT157ED

Belsey Lane

CT187HD

Green Lane

CT187HR

Avondale Road

CT157AQ

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT187JN

New Dover Road

CT187LF

New Dover Road

CT157AL

Church Lane

CT157BA

Lady Garne Road

CT157BX

Alkham Valley Road

CT157DH

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT157EE

Chalksole Green Lane

CT187JP

Capel Street

CT157BL

Crook's Court Lane

CT187HT

Helena Road

CT187HX

New Dover Road

CT187LG

Helena Road

CT187UU

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT157DJ

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne

CT157DD

Slip Lane

CT157BF

Forge Field

CT157BW

Broadsole Lane

CT157DY

Belsey Lane

CT157DP

Coombe Road

CT157DT

Wolverton Hill

CT157FG

Belsey Lane

CT187JB

New Dover Road

CT187LT

Lancaster Avenue

CT157AX

Young's Place

CT157DU

Ferne Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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