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About

Dover East is a residential district situated in the southern part of Singapore. The area is primarily composed of public housing estates, with several schools and local parks serving the community. Its layout is functional, with amenities distributed to meet daily needs. The neighbourhood is connected by major roads like Dover Road and is served by the Dover MRT station on the East-West Line.

The area is anchored by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), whose modern campus contributes to the local environment. Green spaces include the Dover Road Playground and the linear park connectors that follow the canal. The precinct maintains a quiet, settled character, distinct from the busier commercial hubs found elsewhere on the island.

Area overview

On average Dover East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dover East is £42,239 per year. There are 7 schools in Dover East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dover East is home to around 8,352 people, with a population density of about 677.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dover East Population
8,352
Population density
677.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.53(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.84(+321%)
Shoplifting
31.73(+298%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.91(+240%)
Public order
12.09(+99%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,199
74.23%
Other Asian
614
7.35%
Other White
580
6.95%
Other
224
2.68%
African
153
1.83%
Total population: 8,351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,585
23.52%
No qualifications
1,485
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,148
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,091
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
801
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,292
34.68%
Owns outright
911
24.45%
Owns with a mortgage
678
18.2%
Social rents from council
345
9.26%
Other social rented
299
8.02%
Total households: 3,726

Property prices in Dover East

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Dover East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dover East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced36£220,500
Detached8£480,000
Flats24£147,500
Semi-Detached4£307,500

10 years median price trend in Dover East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover East.

All postcodes in Dover East

CT155FB

The Street

CT161ER

Park Avenue

CT161SG

Taswell Street

CT169FA

Granville Street

CT179GS

Granville Street

CT161NY

Market Square

CT155HF

Church Lane

CT161TG

Edwards Road

CT155EU

The Street

CT161QG

Castle Hill Road

CT170EF

Shooters Hill

CT170AA

Priory Hill

CT161GJ

Granville Street

CT155EL

St Martins Road

CT161DA

Cannon Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.