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About

Dover Downs & River ward lies on the eastern edge of Dover, bordered by the River Dour as it approaches the English Channel. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets and significant green spaces, including the expansive Kearsney Abbey Gardens with its ornamental lakes. The topography is defined by the river valley, creating a distinct landscape within the town's urban fabric.

The ward is anchored by the Dover District Leisure Centre, a major local facility. Residential areas consist primarily of post-war housing estates, offering a quieter pace compared to the central port areas. The presence of the river and its associated parklands provides a continuous natural corridor for walking and recreation, shaping the community's character.

Area overview

On average Dover Downs & River has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dover Downs & River is £59,433 per year. There are 3 schools in Dover Downs & River: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dover Downs & River is home to around 6,647 people, with a population density of about 239.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dover Downs & River Population
6,647
Population density
239.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.91(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.68(-13%)
Shoplifting
9.63(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.27(-18%)
Other theft
2.71(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,284
94.45%
Other White
121
1.82%
Irish
47
0.71%
Other Asian
41
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,653

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,662
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
19.14%
No qualifications
955
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
562
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 5,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,432
52.05%
Owns with a mortgage
987
35.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
203
7.38%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.04%
Social rents from council
40
1.45%
Total households: 2,751

Property prices in Dover Downs & River

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £405K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Dover Downs & River area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,060,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dover Downs & River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£425,000£340
Terraced15£320,000£314
Semi-Detached42£300,000£330
Flats11£184,250£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dover Downs & River

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£158,250£220,000£205,000
2017£325,000£152,500£246,498£215,000
2018£388,500£185,000£268,000£213,500
2019£380,000£185,000£270,000£275,000
2020£390,000£215,000£274,000£241,000
2021£485,000£212,250£312,000£270,000
2022£460,000£165,000£345,000£345,000
2023£425,000£191,250£340,000£307,500
2024£465,000£216,000£317,500£290,000
2025£425,000£185,000£305,000£320,000
2026£382,500£195,000£303,500£237,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£235£242£217
2017£290£205£258£235
2018£282£230£283£231
2019£273£257£279£279
2020£306£236£275£278
2021£316£253£313£298
2022£352£300£360£339
2023£379£281£335£352
2024£335£270£305£342
2025£343£227£321£316
2026£329£211£351£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dover Downs & River in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dover Downs & River

Is Dover Downs & River safe?

Dover Downs & River records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dover Downs & River?

The median sale price in Dover Downs & River is £320,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dover Downs & River?

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

How deprived is Dover Downs & River?

Dover Downs & River scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dover Downs & River sits around rank 25,918 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 Dover Downs & River?

The average household income in Dover Downs & River is around £59,433 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dover Downs & River?

Dover Downs & River is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Garry Beaney (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark Rose (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Dover Downs & River

CT163BS

Redvers Cottages

CT170QW

Valley Road

CT170NG

Hawthorne Close

CT170PR

Minnis Lane

CT170NN

Wingrove Hill

CT157JR

Church Lane

CT163DP

Brookside

CT170RE

Lower Road

CT170PJ

Cowper Road

CT46RX

Dover Road

CT163AN

Park Road

CT163BN

Laburnum Close

CT46RH

Shelvin Lane

CT170PB

Lewisham Road

CT170TW

London Road

CT170PS

Meadway

CT170PX

Coxhill Gardens

CT163DE

London Road

CT157EP

Canterbury Road

CT170LW

Lower Road

CT163DQ

London Road

CT170LR

Mill Close

CT170PD

Cowper Road

CT157EY

Swanton Lane

CT170QD

Crabble Road

CT170NS

The Ridgeway

CT157FH

St Marys Rise

CT163BT

Kearsney Avenue

CT163PA

Waters End

CT170UR

Mill Race

CT170RL

Lower Road

CT170RN

Alkham Road

CT46NR

Agester Lane

CT170LP

Crabble Lane

CT46RN

Denton Lane

CT163DN

Lime Tree Cottages

CT170RG

Minnis Lane

CT170QP

Valley Road

CT157JP

Church Lane

CT163DR

Church Hill

CT163BL

Kearsney Avenue

CT170RA

Common Lane

CT170QY

Lower Road

CT170SE

Crabble Hill

CT170ER

Sanctuary Close

CT170RD

Lower Road

CT170US

Mill Race

CT157DW

Abbey Road

CT170NY

Crabble Lane

CT170QB

Chilton Way

CT170NA

Ash Close

CT170RF

Minnis Lane

CT170QJ

Lewisham Road

CT163EG

Alkham Road

CT163DF

London Road

CT170QU

Lower Road

CT170PE

Luckhurst Road

CT163DY

Lower Road

CT157LA

Stonehall Road

CT170PN

Common Lane

CT170RR

Orchard Villas

CT170QX

Riverdale

CT163BY

London Road

CT170LU

Lyndhurst Road

CT46NS

Lodge Lees

CT170ND

Orchard Drive

CT163DW

Brookside

CT163EF

Chilton Avenue

CT170NE

The Spinney

CT170PU

Minnis Lane

CT170LY

Lyndhurst Road

CT163EB

Alkham Road

CT163DG

Forge Villas

CT170NX

The Ridgeway

CT157JN

Wickham Bushes Cottages

CT170UY

Kingston Close

CT157ES

Canterbury Road

CT170UZ

Mill Race

CT163AW

The Avenue

CT170RJ

Pavilion Meadow

CT163EQ

Alkham Road

CT157DN

Minnis Lane

CT170NT

Deanwood Road

CT157EB

Warren Lane

CT46RP

Wootton Lane

CT163AG

Egerton Road

CT46RU

Wootton Lane

CT170LS

Crabble Lane

CT46RB

The Street

CT170NP

Westdean Close

CT163AS

Green Lane

CT46QY

The Street

CT46RT

Wootton Lane

CT157JU

Stonehall Road

CT46ET

Dumrill Hill

CT170PW

Guthrie Gardens

CT170QZ

Common Lane

CT170QS

Beresford Road

CT163DT

Brookside

CT157JS

Stonehall Road

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.