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Dover Downs & River

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
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
19.41(-38%)
Shoplifting
8.73(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.37(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.46(-9%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Dover Downs & River area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dover Downs & River 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 Dover Downs & River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£440,000
Flats12£183,375
Semi-Detached36£310,000
Terraced10£316,000

10 years median price trend in Dover Downs & River

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.

All postcodes in Dover Downs & River

CT170QT

Dour Side

CT163GL

Brookside

CT157FA

Hope Gardens

CT157EP

Canterbury Road

CT157EU

Warren Lane

CT157JL

Red Cottages

CT163HW

Riverside

CT170LZ

Briar Close

CT170NF

Lyndhurst Road

CT170QW

Valley Road

CT170RD

Lower Road

CT46FP

Dover Downs & River

CT163DS

Brookside

CT170PU

Minnis Lane

CT163EB

Alkham Road

CT46QY

The Street

CT163DX

Lower Road

CT170LS

Crabble Lane

CT170QH

Dove Lea Gardens

CT170RE

Lower Road

CT170TW

London Road

CT157LA

Stonehall Road

CT163AH

Malvern Meadow

CT163DL

Templar Road

CT170QG

Lewisham Road

CT170NG

Hawthorne Close

CT170UY

Kingston Close

CT163AU

Target Firs

CT163BH

Whitfield Hill

CT163DE

London Road

CT46NP

Agester Lane

CT157JS

Stonehall Road

CT163AE

Egerton Road

CT163BB

Downhill Close

CT170LY

Lyndhurst Road

CT170RH

Chisnall Road

CT46QZ

The Street

CT157ET

Canterbury Road

CT170PA

Lewisham Road

CT170PE

Luckhurst Road

CT170QP

Valley Road

CT170SE

Crabble Hill

CT170SG

London Road

CT163AT

Target Firs

CT170QE

Crabble Road

CT170UX

Dourside

CT170XF

Lower Road

CT170PZ

Coxhill Crescent

CT157JX

Stonehall Road

CT170PH

Cowper Road

CT170PP

Lewisham Road

CT163DW

Brookside

CT170PF

Cowper Road

CT170QQ

Lewisham Road

CT46ET

Dumrill Hill

CT46NR

Agester Lane

CT170RR

Orchard Villas

CT163BS

Redvers Cottages

CT157ER

Canterbury Road

CT157LD

The Close

CT163AZ

Temple Close

CT163DH

George And Dragon Place

CT163DP

Brookside

CT170NB

Lyndhurst Road

CT170NS

The Ridgeway

CT170NX

The Ridgeway

CT170QD

Crabble Road

CT157DN

Minnis Lane

CT163AA

London Road

CT163BN

Laburnum Close

CT163PA

Waters End

CT170PS

Meadway

CT170UD

Mannering Close

CT157EX

Canterbury Road

CT163AP

The Avenue

CT163PY

Scotland Common

CT170RB

River Street

CT163BY

London Road

CT163EQ

Alkham Road

CT163AX

Target Firs

CT163AY

Templeside

CT170SQ

London Road

CT157EY

Swanton Lane

CT163AB

London Road

CT163PP

London Road

CT46NS

Lodge Lees

CT46RW

Denton Lane

CT163BW

Kearsney Avenue

CT163DJ

London Road

CT170SF

London Road

CT157JZ

Broadfields Cottages

CT163DF

London Road

CT170NJ

Hazeldown Close

CT170NR

Woodland Close

CT46RX

Dover Road

CT163DB

Wellington Road

CT163DN

Lime Tree Cottages

CT170RN

Alkham Road

CT170NQ

Kingston Close

CT170PG

Cowper Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.