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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 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. The median sale price in Dover Downs & River is £345,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £422,500. There are 3 schools in Dover Downs & River: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
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
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: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £331
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £423K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Dover Downs & River area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,866 up to £1,055,000.

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
Detached42£422,500£336
Semi-Detached30£311,000£332
Terraced15£287,400£318
Flats8£188,750£248

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£164,500£235,250£205,500
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£307,500£303,700
2026£425,000£195,000£306,140£255,000
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£271£235£240£214
2017£290£205£256£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£341£227£317£314
2026£334£246£342£321
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dover district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dover Downs & River ward.

Local councillors

David Garry Beaney

Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark Rose

Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative