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Dovercourt Tollgate

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About

Dovercourt Tollgate ward encompasses a residential neighbourhood in the town of Dovercourt, part of the Tendring district. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more recent developments. Local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities serve the immediate population. The layout is primarily functional, with roads connecting the ward to the broader Dovercourt and Harwich area.

The ward's eastern boundary runs close to the A120, a major route influencing its periphery. Open spaces include the playing fields of Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club, which lies within the ward's boundaries. This integration of a golf course within a residential area provides a specific recreational and green space. The overall character is one of a practical, settled community within the larger urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Dovercourt Tollgate has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dovercourt Tollgate is £49,760 per year. There are 1 schools in Dovercourt Tollgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dovercourt Tollgate is home to around 2,742 people, with a population density of about 2,189.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dovercourt Tollgate Population
2,742
Population density
2,189.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.93(+118%)
Public order
12.04(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(+32%)
Other crime
6.2(+216%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,593
94.53%
Other White
32
1.17%
African
20
0.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.47%
Total population: 2,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
577
25.63%
Level 4 qualifications or above
390
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
379
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 2,251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
534
47.47%
Owns with a mortgage
360
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
12%
Social rents from council
43
3.82%
Other forms of private rent
27
2.4%
Total households: 1,125

Property prices in Dovercourt Tollgate

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £343K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Dovercourt Tollgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£342,750£332
Semi-Detached20£251,250£330
Terraced10£208,000£297
Flats1£155,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dovercourt Tollgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£175,000£143,000
2017£268,000£190,000£175,000
2018£272,250£202,000£155,250
2019£281,000£200,000£176,250
2020£310,000£207,500£185,000
2021£312,500£240,000£208,748
2022£365,000£259,000£230,000
2023£320,000£255,000£221,000
2024£341,996£252,500£256,500
2025£344,998£250,000£205,000
2026£319,000£255,000£190,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£219£187
2017£240£241£200
2018£254£260£225
2019£248£232£245
2020£245£274£239
2021£286£281£235
2022£308£320£307
2023£311£288£349
2024£319£312£272
2025£332£322£304
2026£287£311£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dovercourt Tollgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dovercourt Tollgate in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dovercourt Tollgate

Is Dovercourt Tollgate safe?

Dovercourt Tollgate records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dovercourt Tollgate?

The median sale price in Dovercourt Tollgate is £295,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dovercourt Tollgate?

Dovercourt Tollgate has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dovercourt Tollgate?

Dovercourt Tollgate scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dovercourt Tollgate sits around rank 14,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dovercourt Tollgate?

The average household income in Dovercourt Tollgate is around £49,760 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dovercourt Tollgate?

Dovercourt Tollgate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Morrison (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Dovercourt Tollgate

CO124RH

Eves Court

CO125DS

Oakley Road

CO124WE

Kingfisher Drive

CO124RL

Ramsey Road

CO124RF

Beryl Road

CO124XD

Jubilee Close

CO125HE

Hankin Avenue

CO123TQ

Hazelville Close

CO124WF

Swallow Close

CO124UT

Oxenford Close

CO124UQ

Warham Road

CO124RD

Dove Crescent

CO124RR

Valley Road

CO123TX

Low Road

CO124NF

Main Road

CO124TL

Stour Close

CO124QZ

Oakley Road

CO125FD

Military Way

CO124GW

Sea Campion Close

CO124QP

Abdy Avenue

CO124NW

Dovercourt Tollgate

CO124LT

Main Road

CO125DQ

Bramble Tye

CO124NL

Foxglove Way

CO124GN

Saffron Way

CO124QT

Oakley Road

CO124QS

Oakley Road

CO124RJ

Ramsey Road

CO124ND

Rowlands Yard

CO124TT

Litchfield

CO125FB

Parade Drive

CO124RG

Beryl Road

CO125HF

Aldon Close

CO124RB

Devon Way

CO125DR

Oakley Road

CO124RN

Ramsey Road

CO124LZ

Main Road

CO124XH

The Dales

CO124TU

Long Meadows

CO124WG

Magpie Close

CO124RZ

Ramsey Road

CO124RU

Valley Road

CO124RS

Valley Road

CO124QX

Dove Crescent

CO124TS

Ainger Road

CO125DN

Oakley Road

CO124RE

Beryl Road

CO124TR

Ainger Road

CO124NN

Chamomile Way

CO124QR

Oakley Road

CO124GU

Orchid Close

CO124NG

Blackthorn Drive

CO124GT

Primrose Avenue

CO123UH

Little Oaks

CO125FJ

Yeomanry Gardens

CO124UG

Goodlake Close

CO124RP

Valley Road

CO124RA

Devon Way

CO124RX

Valley Road

CO124WP

Low Road

CO124QU

Oakley Road

CO124PE

Hawthorn Chase

CO124NB

Chase Lane

CO124NE

Violet Chase

CO125FE

Regimental Way

CO124QY

Dove Crescent

CO125FG

Artillery Drive

CO124PG

Celandine Way

CO124LU

Main Road

CO125FL

Michaelstowe Lane

CO124GX

Dovercourt Tollgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.