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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

CT170TL

Badgers Rise

CT46RP

Wootton Lane

CT170NY

Crabble Lane

CT170UZ

Mill Race

CT157JY

Stonehall Road

CT163AR

Green Lane

CT170ER

Sanctuary Close

CT170LX

Crabble Close

CT170PQ

Cowper Road

CT46RH

Shelvin Lane

CT157LB

Broadacre

CT163AF

Egerton Road

CT163DQ

London Road

CT170LR

Mill Close

CT170PX

Coxhill Gardens

CT163BT

Kearsney Avenue

CT170LW

Lower Road

CT170PJ

Cowper Road

CT170QU

Lower Road

CT46RN

Denton Lane

CT163BQ

Whitfield Hill

CT170PT

Minnis Lane

CT170UR

Mill Race

CT163DY

Lower Road

CT163PR

London Road

CT157JU

Stonehall Road

CT170NU

Deanwood Road

CT163PU

Lower Road

CT170NT

Deanwood Road

CT46RB

The Street

CT157EB

Warren Lane

CT163BA

Templeside

CT170QF

Lewisham Road

CT46RA

The Street

CT46RE

Canterbury Road

CT46RR

Park Side

CT163EE

Alkham Road

CT170PD

Cowper Road

CT170QB

Chilton Way

CT170RL

Lower Road

CT170NE

The Spinney

CT170XA

River Meadow

CT157JW

Lydden Hill

CT170PN

Common Lane

CT46RG

Agester Lane

CT163DG

Forge Villas

CT163EG

Alkham Road

CT170ND

Orchard Drive

CT170RQ

Dublin Mews

CT46RJ

Shelvin Lane

CT163BE

Whitfield Hill

CT163DU

High Street

CT163EA

Scotland Common

CT170RG

Minnis Lane

CT163BJ

Whitfield Hill

CT163RG

Railway Close

CT46RY

Geddinge

CT157JT

Stonehall Road

CT163AL

Malvern Road

CT163AS

Green Lane

CT163DZ

Alkham Road

CT170PR

Minnis Lane

CT170QS

Beresford Road

CT170LP

Crabble Lane

CT170NP

Westdean Close

CT170QZ

Common Lane

CT170RW

Lower Road

CT163AJ

Park Road

CT163BD

Templeside

CT170LT

River Drive

CT170QL

Byllan Road

CT170QN

Valley Road

CT46RQ

Shelvin Lane

CT46RD

The Street

CT163AN

Park Road

CT163BL

Kearsney Avenue

CT170LN

Lower Road

CT170RA

Common Lane

CT170RF

Minnis Lane

CT46RU

Wootton Lane

CT163AW

The Avenue

CT163BU

Kearsney Avenue

CT170NH

Lyndhurst Road

CT170US

Mill Race

CT46RL

Shelvin

CT163AG

Egerton Road

CT163EF

Chilton Avenue

CT170UE

Dover Downs & River

CT46RT

Wootton Lane

CT163DT

Brookside

CT170NN

Wingrove Hill

CT170PW

Guthrie Gardens

CT157JR

Church Lane

CT163QA

Alkham Road

CT170NA

Ash Close

CT170QA

Chilton Way

CT170QJ

Lewisham Road

CT157JN

Wickham Bushes Cottages

CT163BX

Courtland Drive

CT163DA

London Road

Data Sources

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