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England / South East / Dover

About

Dover District is located in the southeastern part of Kent, England, bordering the English Channel. It includes the port town of Dover, known for its iconic white cliffs and ferry connections to Europe. The district also covers rural areas, small towns like Deal and Sandwich, and stretches of coastline. The landscape features a mix of farmland, chalk downland, and coastal habitats.

The area has historical significance, with landmarks such as Dover Castle and Roman forts. The Port of Dover is a major transport hub, handling freight and passenger traffic. Local industries include tourism, agriculture, and maritime services. The district offers a blend of coastal and countryside environments, with walking trails and nature reserves.

Area overview

On average Dover has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dover is £43,472 per year. There are 63 schools in Dover: 41 primary (8 Outstanding and 31 Good) and 9 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dover Population
116,410
Population density
369.2 per km²

Demographics

British
105,111
90.29%
Other White
4,170
3.58%
Other Asian
1,346
1.16%
Other
863
0.74%
Irish
648
0.56%
Total population: 116,411

Housing

Owns outright
19,753
39.07%
Owns with a mortgage
13,725
27.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,379
16.58%
Social rents from council
4,196
8.3%
Other social rented
2,843
5.62%
Total households: 50,552

Property prices in Dover

Based on 1,521 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 in Dover area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £1,685,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached361£455,000
Flats142£171,250
Semi-Detached476£299,500
Terraced542£240,000

10 years price trend in Dover

All wards in Dover

Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne

Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell

Buckland

Dover Downs & River

Eastry Rural

Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe

Little Stour & Ashstone

Maxton & Elms Vale

Middle Deal

Mill Hill

North Deal

Sandwich

St Radigunds

Tower Hamlets

Town & Castle

Walmer

Whitfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.