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About

Dove ward covers a largely rural expanse in the eastern part of East Staffordshire, characterised by agricultural land and small settlements. The area is named after the River Dove, which forms its western boundary with Derbyshire. The landscape here is defined by gentle farmland and the historic Needwood Forest area, with communities like Tutbury and Hatton situated within its bounds.

The ward includes the notable Tutbury Castle, a medieval fortress that overlooks the river valley. Local governance focuses on the needs of its villages and the surrounding farmland. The area's identity is closely linked to its pastoral scenery and the historical significance of the river border, shaping a quiet, community-oriented environment.

Area overview

On average Dove has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dove is £55,649 per year. There are 3 schools in Dove: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dove

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £432K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Dove area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached85£370,000£294
Semi-Detached35£275,250£273
Flats4£180,250£248
Terraced22£172,500£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£146,000£199,950£125,000
2017£268,998£170,000£189,950£145,000
2018£268,995£153,000£200,000£140,500
2019£295,000£135,000£200,000£185,000
2020£299,995£146,000£225,000£147,000
2021£350,000£151,750£240,000£187,500
2022£348,000£153,500£255,000£167,500
2023£375,000£180,000£255,000£182,500
2024£362,500£167,056£249,000£170,000
2025£385,000£175,500£272,500£171,000
2026£373,500£238,000£270,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£142£217£170
2017£234£129£202£187
2018£224£252£218£164
2019£226£260£212£202
2020£223£149£217£201
2021£257£198£236£213
2022£293£252£266£225
2023£309£240£261£266
2024£295£222£269£197
2025£306£212£293£236
2026£278£283£273£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dove

What is the average house price in Dove?

The median sale price in Dove is £295,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dove?

Dove has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dove?

Dove scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dove sits around rank 23,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dove?

The average household income in Dove is around £55,649 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dove?

Dove is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christine Ann Smedley (Conservative and Unionist Party), Russell Howard Lock (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Peter Gaskin (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Dove

DE139BF

Meadow Fields

DE139AX

Garrett Square

DE139LA

Queens Rise

DE139AH

Alderbrook Close

DE139NS

Chatsworth Drive

DE139NB

Fishpond Lane

DE139DS

Anslow Lane

DE142GL

Reeve Close

DE139NU

Duke Street

DE139NA

Monk Street

DE139PY

Hopley Road

DE139QJ

Anslow Park Cottages

DE139EF

Beacon Road

DE139AJ

Twentylands

DE139LL

Bluebell Way

DE139PQ

Tutbury Road

DE139HW

Spinney Close

DE139PL

Tudor Gardens

DE142FX

Chestnut Close

DE139FL

Ealand Close

DE139TP

Forest Road

DE139HN

Burton Road

DE139NJ

Pinfold Close

DE139TE

Henhurst Farm

DE139EP

Elizabeth Avenue

DE139NZ

Magnolia Close

DE139BA

Castle Point Business Park

DE139GW

Fauld Lane

DE139DP

Bladons Yard

DE139BJ

Home Farm Park

DE139DZ

Knowles Hill

DE139JU

Wakefield Avenue

DE139LJ

Bluebell Way

DE139JZ

Norman Road

DE139FG

Bluebell Way

DE139EL

Beacon Drive

DE139EW

Dodslow Avenue

DE130UD

Hazel Close

DE139AB

Station Road

DE142GE

Union Way

DE139DD

The Lawns

DE139JL

The Close

DE139PR

Foxglove Close

DE142FW

Hawthorn Avenue

DE139LS

High Street

DE139DT

Burnside Close

DE130QT

St Georges Road

DE142BS

Reservoir Road

DE139BG

Church Road

DE139EE

Neville Close

DE139TW

Forest Road

DE139JF

Castle Street

DE139JY

Wakefield Avenue

DE139NF

The Sycamores

DE139HD

Close Bank

DE139HL

Castle Hayes Lane

DE139QE

Main Road

DE139JE

Church Street

DE139QD

Main Road

DE139FH

Main Road

DE139QG

Main Road

DE139AY

Ealand Street

DE139DN

Burnside

DE139LU

Lower High Street

DE139HX

Babbington Close

DE139HU

Portway Drive

DE139QB

Nankirks Lane

DE139LE

Holts Lane

DE139PX

Rough Hayes

DE142AX

Shobnall Road

DE139JW

Redhill Lane

DE130SN

Maple Drive

DE142GF

Abbot Way

DE139JP

Ferrers Avenue

DE139JS

Priory Close

DE139ED

Field Drive

DE139HS

Fauld Industrial Estate

DE139AZ

Forest School Street

DE139BU

The Square

DE139NN

Green Lane

DE139JD

Hillcrest

DE139JG

Castle Street

DE139HZ

Cromwell Close

DE139AL

Meadow View

DE139HG

Fiddlers Lane

DE139DU

Holt's Lane

DE139HF

Lodge Hill

DE139BB

Alders Reach

DE130AN

Longhedge Lane

DE139GX

Fauld Lane

DE139DA

The Lawns

DE139HJ

Belmot Road

DE139FJ

Sherholt Road

DE139BY

Hall Road

DE139AE

Needwood Avenue

DE139BX

Hall Road

DE139LD

Rushton Close

DE139DY

Knowles Hill

DE139JX

Wakefield Avenue

DE139GZ

Fauld

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.