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About

Whitfield ward is situated on the northern outskirts of Dover, primarily consisting of residential developments and local retail services. The area is dominated by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached homes, terraces, and some modern apartment complexes. Its main commercial hub is located along Honeywood Road, providing essential shops and community facilities for residents. The ward is bordered by the A2 road, which serves as a major transport link connecting it to the town centre and the wider road network.

The landscape includes areas of open grassland and playing fields, with the Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs lying to the northwest. A notable local feature is the presence of the Roman Painted House, an archaeological site with well-preserved wall paintings, located near the southern boundary of the ward. Whitfield also contains several schools and a large retail park near Whitfield Roundabout, focusing on practical shopping and services rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Whitfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitfield is £58,967 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitfield is home to around 6,510 people, with a population density of about 920.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitfield Population
6,510
Population density
920.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.09(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.04(+99%)
Other theft
9.06(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+29%)
Shoplifting
7.83(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,087
93.57%
Other White
141
2.17%
Other Asian
71
1.09%
Indian
54
0.83%
Other
30
0.46%
Total population: 6,505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,165
21.91%
No qualifications
1,120
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,033
19.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,184
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
886
32.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
7.3%
Other social rented
193
7.15%
Social rents from council
157
5.82%
Total households: 2,698

Property prices in Whitfield

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Whitfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitfield 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 Whitfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£405,000
Flats6£157,500
Semi-Detached62£305,923
Terraced46£288,798

10 years median price trend in Whitfield

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

All postcodes in Whitfield

CT163JX

Harrier Way

CT163FZ

Honeywood Parkway

CT169SF

Whitfield

CT163FJ

Dubris Close

CT163HF

Guilford Avenue

CT163JY

Sandwich Road

CT163QF

Redwing Grove

CT163GX

Buzzard Drive

CT162JX

Willingdon Road

CT163HE

Chestnut Close

CT163QE

Goldcrest Row

CT163RH

Woodpecker Drive

CT162HB

Bindon Blood Road

CT162FD

Green Close

CT163HG

Nursery Lane

CT163JF

Sandwich Road

CT163NU

Loxwood Close

CT163ER

Green Lane

CT163EX

Nursery Lane

CT163JB

The Drove

CT162HH

Whitfield

CT163FN

Richmond Way

CT163GR

Barley Drive

CT163LX

Sandwich Road

CT163NN

Cranleigh Drive

CT162GH

Ardent Road

CT163GW

Wheatsheaf Square

CT163GS

Oats Drive

CT163QH

Whitfield

CT162FB

Kinson Way

CT163FX

Hobby Drive

CT163HP

Archers Court Road

CT163LF

Sandwich Road

CT163LQ

Singledge Avenue

CT169SY

Whitfield

CT163GQ

Maize Lane

CT163LA

Forge Lane

CT163LE

Forge Lane

CT163LL

Mayfield Road

CT163PL

Bramley Gardens

CT163PW

Archer's Court Road

CT163NP

Burgess Close

CT155EZ

Pineham Road

CT162EX

Aspen Drive

CT163GZ

Sparrowhawk Way

CT163JE

Mill Lane

CT162FJ

Elysium Park Close

CT163EH

Honeywood Close

CT163HN

Kittiwake Crescent

CT163QU

Lynwood Green

CT155AD

Rye Lane

CT163QL

Whinchat Rise

CT163QR

Skylark Lane

CT155AB

Singledge Lane

CT163EP

Singledge Lane

CT163HQ

Lenacre Lane

CT162ED

Fulbert Road

CT162EF

Melbourne Avenue

CT163EL

Singledge Lane

CT163LT

Sandwich Road

CT169SS

Whitfield

CT163HZ

Church Whitfield Road

CT163NJ

Menzies Road

CT169SB

Whitfield

CT162EE

Fulbert Road

CT163GY

Gannet Grove

CT163NE

Newlands

CT163FH

Honeywood Parkway

CT163HT

Archers Court Road

CT163LS

Joyes Close

CT169SG

Whitfield

CT162GP

Ardent Road

CT163FL

Richmond Way

CT163JT

Sandwich Road

CT162HD

Bindon Blood Road

CT163EJ

Singledge Lane

CT163JU

Sandwich Road

CT162EZ

Whyte Close

CT162HQ

Menzies Road

CT163LJ

Mayfield Road

CT163NB

Newlands

CT162EU

Khartoum Square

CT163HA

Grace Meadow

CT163ND

Newlands

CT163FW

Barn Owl Way

CT169SH

Whitfield

CT163EU

Bewsbury Crescent

CT169SP

Whitfield

CT155HA

Whitfield

CT162EQ

Rokesley Road

CT162ES

Gordon Road

CT163EY

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163JP

Sandwich Road

CT163NL

Cranleigh Drive

CT155HB

Pineham Bottom Cottages

CT163LP

Alison Crescent

CT163QT

Archer's Court Road

CT163FF

Honeywood Parkway

CT155AA

Lynwood Green

CT162ER

Colton Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.