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About

Buckland is a residential ward situated along the western bank of the River Dour as it approaches Dover's harbour. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of later infill developments. Its main thoroughfare is Buckland Avenue, which runs parallel to the railway line connecting to Dover Priory station. The ward's topography slopes noticeably upwards from the river valley, offering views across the town centre towards the Western Heights fortifications.

A notable local landmark is the Buckland Paper Mill, a historic site on the river that has been redeveloped for modern use. The ward contains several small green spaces, including Pencester Gardens near its border. Community life centres on local shops and services along lower Buckland Avenue and the nearby Dover District Leisure Centre. The area provides direct pedestrian access to Dover town centre via the Ladywell bridge over the Dour.

Area overview

On average Buckland has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buckland is £46,374 per year. There are 4 schools in Buckland: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Buckland is home to around 7,543 people, with a population density of about 3,756.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buckland Population
7,543
Population density
3,756 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.35(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.48(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.69(+190%)
Shoplifting
13.26(+66%)
Other theft
8.75(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,784
89.89%
Other White
323
4.28%
Other Asian
75
0.99%
Other
72
0.95%
Indian
41
0.54%
Total population: 7,547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,373
22.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,114
18.52%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
18.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
14.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
910
28.51%
Owns outright
821
25.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
562
17.61%
Social rents from council
511
16.01%
Other social rented
322
10.09%
Total households: 3,192

Property prices in Buckland

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Buckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £473,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buckland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£213,000
Semi-Detached21£265,000
Terraced45£205,000

10 years median price trend in Buckland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckland.

All postcodes in Buckland

CT162DJ

Pilgrims Way

CT170SD

Carlsden Close

CT162QU

Maresfield Close

CT162PN

Mayfield Avenue

CT162FE

Roosevelt Road

CT162DA

Chaucer Crescent

CT162JL

Durban Crescent

CT162PB

Heathfield Avenue

CT162AD

Alfred Road

CT162RS

Alberta Close

CT162HR

Napier Road

CT162DG

Weavers Way

CT162QW

Parfitt Way

CT162DW

Friars Way

CT162RR

Nelson Terrace

CT170TX

London Road

CT170FA

Crabble Hill

CT162AR

Pioneer Road

CT162RW

Wolfe Terrace

CT162BH

Wycherley Crescent

CT162RP

Melbourne Avenue

CT162AF

Brookfield Avenue

CT162NZ

Nightingale Road

CT162JA

Melbourne Avenue

CT162NF

Barton Road

CT162HW

Napier Road

CT162LY

Barton Road

CT162HZ

Ottawa Crescent

CT162EA

Knights Way

CT162AG

Whitfield Avenue

CT170RX

Crabble Hill

CT162BZ

Sheridan Road

CT162PW

Astley Avenue

CT170RY

Crabble Hill

CT162QP

Brookfield Avenue

CT162DB

Squires Way

CT162QJ

Mayfield Avenue

CT162PA

Heathfield Avenue

CT162AQ

Old Park Road

CT162LX

Barton Road

CT162HY

Vancouver Road

CT162FA

Kimberley Close

CT162DF

Pilgrims Way

CT170RT

Crabble Hill

CT162JS

Perth Way

CT162AY

Colorado Close

CT162BN

The Linces

CT162SD

Huron Terrace

CT162DH

Friars Way

CT162BL

The Linces

CT162RT

Alberta Close

CT162AW

Old Park Hill

CT162NU

Minerva Avenue

CT162SA

Toronto Close

CT162AU

Brookfield Road

CT162AB

Alfred Road

CT162AT

Dodds Lane

CT162RX

Churchill House Heights

CT162AH

Brookfield Avenue

CT162QG

Roman Road

CT162NS

Buckland Avenue

CT170RS

Crabble Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.