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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 40 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
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

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £326,250 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
Detached41£425,000
Flats13£184,250
Semi-Detached41£310,000
Terraced11£365,000

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

CT170LN

Lower Road

CT163AZ

Temple Close

CT163AF

Egerton Road

CT170PF

Cowper Road

CT163HW

Riverside

CT163DJ

London Road

CT170NR

Woodland Close

CT157EU

Warren Lane

CT163AH

Malvern Meadow

CT163BA

Templeside

CT163PU

Lower Road

CT163PR

London Road

CT46RQ

Shelvin Lane

CT163GL

Brookside

CT163PY

Scotland Common

CT163DH

George And Dragon Place

CT170LZ

Briar Close

CT46RJ

Shelvin Lane

CT170RH

Chisnall Road

CT170RW

Lower Road

CT163BH

Whitfield Hill

CT46RD

The Street

CT163BU

Kearsney Avenue

CT170QN

Valley Road

CT46RW

Denton Lane

CT163AE

Egerton Road

CT163DX

Lower Road

CT170UX

Dourside

CT46RA

The Street

CT163BD

Templeside

CT170XF

Lower Road

CT170QG

Lewisham Road

CT163EE

Alkham Road

CT163PP

London Road

CT170PQ

Cowper Road

CT46RR

Park Side

CT170PZ

Coxhill Crescent

CT170PA

Lewisham Road

CT170QT

Dour Side

CT157ET

Canterbury Road

CT170QA

Chilton Way

CT170QQ

Lewisham Road

CT163DZ

Alkham Road

CT163AU

Target Firs

CT46RY

Geddinge

CT170NF

Lyndhurst Road

CT163EA

Scotland Common

CT163BJ

Whitfield Hill

CT170PG

Cowper Road

CT170PT

Minnis Lane

CT163AR

Green Lane

CT163AL

Malvern Road

CT163BW

Kearsney Avenue

CT163BB

Downhill Close

CT157JZ

Broadfields Cottages

CT170NH

Lyndhurst Road

CT163AT

Target Firs

CT46QZ

The Street

CT157EX

Canterbury Road

CT157ER

Canterbury Road

CT170QF

Lewisham Road

CT157JY

Stonehall Road

CT170RB

River Street

CT170QL

Byllan Road

CT170QR

Beresford Road

CT170NU

Deanwood Road

CT170TL

Badgers Rise

CT163AJ

Park Road

CT170QE

Crabble Road

CT163BX

Courtland Drive

CT163BQ

Whitfield Hill

CT163AX

Target Firs

CT170NB

Lyndhurst Road

CT163DB

Wellington Road

CT46RE

Canterbury Road

CT170LX

Crabble Close

CT157LD

The Close

CT163AP

The Avenue

CT46NP

Agester Lane

CT170UD

Mannering Close

CT170SF

London Road

CT46FP

Dover Downs & River

CT170LT

River Drive

CT157JL

Red Cottages

CT163DU

High Street

CT163RG

Railway Close

CT163AY

Templeside

CT157FA

Hope Gardens

CT170RQ

Dublin Mews

CT163BE

Whitfield Hill

CT46RG

Agester Lane

CT46RS

Wootton Lane

CT163DS

Brookside

CT170SG

London Road

CT170QH

Dove Lea Gardens

CT170PH

Cowper Road

CT170NJ

Hazeldown Close

CT170XA

River Meadow

CT163DA

London Road

CT170PP

Lewisham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.