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Maxton & Elms Vale

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About

Maxton & Elms Vale is a residential ward located on the western side of Dover, situated on the slopes above the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily interwar and post-war semidetached and terraced homes, along with some modern developments. It contains several local shops and services catering to its community, with schools and green spaces integrated into the neighbourhood layout.

The ward includes the notable Western Heights, a sprawling complex of Napoleonic-era fortifications with deep dry ditches and tunnels. This historic site provides expansive views over the town and harbour. Maxton & Elms Vale functions largely as a quiet residential area for Dover, with its elevated position offering a distinct separation from the more commercial and port-related activities found closer to the sea.

Area overview

On average Maxton & Elms Vale has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maxton & Elms Vale is £53,260 per year. There are 1 schools in Maxton & Elms Vale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Maxton & Elms Vale is home to around 4,005 people, with a population density of about 1,460.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maxton & Elms Vale Population
4,005
Population density
1,460.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.72(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+43%)
Shoplifting
5.49(-31%)
Other theft
3.5(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,780
94.41%
Other White
100
2.5%
Other Asian
24
0.6%
Chinese
14
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.35%
Total population: 4,004

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
723
21.94%
Level 4 qualifications or above
717
21.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
589
17.87%
No qualifications
558
16.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
415
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 3,296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
682
40.57%
Owns with a mortgage
644
38.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
15.88%
Other social rented
37
2.2%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.9%
Total households: 1,681

Property prices in Maxton & Elms Vale

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £285K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Maxton & Elms Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £512,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maxton & Elms Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£332,000£343
Semi-Detached23£285,000£296
Terraced37£220,000£240
Flats2£114,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maxton & Elms Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maxton & Elms Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,000£130,000£185,000£148,500
2017£222,500£81,750£208,025£170,000
2018£255,000£112,498£213,000£170,000
2019£242,500£120,500£210,000£179,000
2020£265,000£79,000£231,000£179,500
2021£302,500£127,000£235,000£199,000
2022£256,000£126,000£280,000£240,000
2023£305,000£152,500£270,000£222,500
2024£353,750£205,000£260,000£220,000
2025£305,000£123,000£282,500£210,000
2026£348,500£285,000£239,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maxton & Elms Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maxton & Elms Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£198£200£175
2017£235£182£212£186
2018£244£207£227£198
2019£305£184£225£204
2020£247£183£240£197
2021£325£204£238£219
2022£338£224£313£272
2023£378£276£269£259
2024£343£328£282£249
2025£343£241£291£232
2026£332£286£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maxton & Elms Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maxton & Elms Vale in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Maxton & Elms Vale

Is Maxton & Elms Vale safe?

Maxton & Elms Vale records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Maxton & Elms Vale?

The median sale price in Maxton & Elms Vale is £235,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Maxton & Elms Vale?

Maxton & Elms Vale has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Maxton & Elms Vale?

Maxton & Elms Vale scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Maxton & Elms Vale sits around rank 19,542 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 Maxton & Elms Vale?

The average household income in Maxton & Elms Vale is around £53,260 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Maxton & Elms Vale?

Maxton & Elms Vale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael Joseph Nee (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Maxton & Elms Vale

CT179LQ

Manor Road

CT179LH

Manor Road

CT179EH

Churchill Road

CT179NJ

Markland Road

CT179JZ

Manor Road

CT179PH

Kings Road

CT179JQ

Folkestone Road

CT179JX

Folkestone Road

CT179EP

Maxton Road

CT179JP

Folkestone Road

CT179JB

Folkestone Road

CT179PA

Eaton Road

CT157AD

Plough Hill

CT179PE

Elms Vale Road

CT179PJ

Elms Vale Road

CT179PN

Elms Vale Road

CT179QL

Hardwicke Road

CT179LE

Mount Road

CT179JD

Malmains Road

CT157AB

Folkestone Road

CT179QW

Shakespeare Road

CT179PR

Elms Vale Road

CT179JR

Folkestone Road

CT179PP

Elms Vale Road

CT179NX

Monins Road

CT179JJ

Maxton Road

CT179PL

Elms Vale Road

CT179NY

Elms Vale Road

CT179PT

Queens Avenue

CT179LU

Eaves Road

CT179PZ

Oakvale Close

CT179NA

Reading Road

CT179LX

Eaves Road

CT179PG

Chevalier Road

CT179LZ

Markland Road

CT179PW

Elms Vale Road

CT179JF

Folkestone Road

CT157AA

Folkestone Road

CT179NN

Reading Road

CT179JN

Maxton Road

CT179JT

Folkestone Road

CT179PX

College Row

CT179NE

Newbury Close

CT179PQ

Kings Road

CT179PD

Kitchener Road

CT179EX

Manor Road

CT179NH

Suffolk Gardens

CT179LY

Markland Road

CT179JL

Maxton Road

CT179JY

Rugby Road

CT179ND

Marlborough Road

CT179JG

Folkestone Road

CT179LA

Manor Rise

CT179NZ

Elms Vale Road

CT179LB

Farthingloe Road

CT179LS

Church Road

CT179PF

Elms Vale Road

CT179PY

Chestnut Road

CT179LJ

Approach Road

CT179LF

Mount Road

CT179NF

Reading Road

CT179QN

Shakespeare Road

CT179NG

Elm Park Gardens

CT179LD

Farthingloe Road

CT179JW

Maxton Road

CT179LP

Kingly Way

CT179JA

Folkestone Road

CT179NB

Marlborough Road

CT179UA

Eaves Road

CT179NQ

Elm Park Gardens

CT179NL

Markland Road

CT179JH

Churchill Road

CT179JE

Lascelles Road

CT179PU

Queens Avenue

CT179PS

Elms Vale Road

CT179LW

Church Road

CT179PB

Eaton Road

CT179LG

Mount Road

CT179NU

Monins Road

CT179LR

Church Road

CT179LN

Folkestone Road

CT179LT

Markland Road

CT179JU

Folkestone Road

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.