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About

Mill Hill is a residential ward located in the northern part of Dover. The area is characterised by its suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built primarily in the interwar and post-war periods. It sits on elevated ground, offering views over the town centre and the English Channel in the distance. The local landscape includes the notable presence of the Dover Patrol Memorial, a prominent white stone cross commemorating First World War naval forces.

The ward is served by several local shops and amenities along its main routes, with a strong community focus around its primary schools and recreational grounds. Transport links are provided by bus services connecting to Dover Priory railway station and the town's ferry terminals. A network of footpaths provides access to nearby wooded areas and the North Downs, integrating the residential streets with the surrounding Kent countryside.

Area overview

On average Mill Hill has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mill Hill is £51,086 per year. The median sale price in Mill Hill is £271,000 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £307,750. There are 2 schools in Mill Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mill Hill is home to around 7,866 people, with a population density of about 2,777.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mill Hill Population
7,866
Population density
2,777.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.93(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.5(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-27%)
Other theft
3.31(-41%)
Shoplifting
2.92(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,467
94.93%
Other White
151
1.92%
Other Asian
37
0.47%
Irish
34
0.43%
Indian
30
0.38%
Total population: 7,866

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,417
22.18%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,314
20.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
20.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,388

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,211
36.05%
Owns with a mortgage
999
29.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
12.65%
Social rents from council
401
11.94%
Other social rented
217
6.46%
Total households: 3,359

Property prices in Mill Hill

Median price: £271,000
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £308K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Mill Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mill Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£337,500£421
Semi-Detached43£295,000£333
Terraced28£246,250£275
Flats9£162,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mill Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mill Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,500£132,813£199,000£190,995
2017£320,000£133,188£222,000£195,000
2018£330,000£140,000£224,000£210,000
2019£330,000£150,000£232,500£210,000
2020£350,000£149,995£230,000£217,500
2021£387,500£135,000£260,000£249,973
2022£415,555£175,000£283,500£270,000
2023£420,500£155,625£283,000£247,000
2024£370,750£157,375£275,000£262,500
2025£384,000£154,000£275,000£244,000
2026£350,000£162,000£295,000£249,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mill Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mill Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£164£231£232
2017£288£187£252£232
2018£295£177£284£255
2019£312£228£265£247
2020£358£240£272£246
2021£342£197£320£299
2022£348£234£365£329
2023£379£210£344£287
2024£310£211£345£308
2025£369£202£352£265
2026£422£206£332£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mill Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mill Hill 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 Mill Hill ward.

Local councillors

Helen Marianne Williams

Mill Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jeffrey Loffman

Mill Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party