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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 75 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
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
37.33(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.58(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.45(+62%)
Shoplifting
8.45(+6%)
Other theft
7.99(+42%)
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 £305,000 in Whitfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached45£407,045
Flats10£162,500
Semi-Detached51£300,000
Terraced51£275,000

10 years median price trend in Whitfield

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

All postcodes in Whitfield

CT163PX

Honeywood Close

CT163FH

Honeywood Parkway

CT163GP

Rye Lane

CT169SG

Whitfield

CT155EZ

Pineham Road

CT163FE

Arable Drive

CT162GJ

Galahad Way

CT163RL

Kingfisher Drive

CT162EE

Fulbert Road

CT163JH

Beauxfield

CT163FA

Harvest Road

CT163QU

Lynwood Green

CT163NJ

Menzies Road

CT163GY

Gannet Grove

CT163NX

Kedleston Road

CT169SD

Whitfield

CT162QZ

Henniker Close

CT163FL

Richmond Way

CT162GZ

Gordon Road

CT163FF

Honeywood Parkway

CT163JF

Sandwich Road

CT163HY

Church Whitfield Road

CT163PS

Honeywood Parkway

CT163LS

Joyes Close

CT163NH

Bridleway

CT163RJ

Lapwing Way

CT163GR

Barley Drive

CT162EN

Peverell Road

CT163GT

Chapel Road

CT163EX

Nursery Lane

CT163FW

Barn Owl Way

CT169SH

Whitfield

CT162ER

Colton Crescent

CT163LJ

Mayfield Road

CT155AE

Rye Lane

CT163PW

Archer's Court Road

CT162HD

Bindon Blood Road

CT162HH

Whitfield

CT163ET

Bewsbury Crescent

CT163NF

Palmerston Road

CT163LY

Sandwich Road

CT163JN

Beauxfield

CT163HQ

Lenacre Lane

CT169SL

Whitfield

CT162EX

Aspen Drive

CT163QE

Goldcrest Row

CT163QT

Archer's Court Road

CT162GR

Old Park Hill

CT163JW

Beauxfield

CT163FG

Cranleigh Drive

CT163EH

Honeywood Close

CT163RF

Whitfield

CT163LN

Alison Crescent

CT162HB

Bindon Blood Road

CT162ES

Gordon Road

CT169SP

Whitfield

CT163JR

Mill Lane

CT163JX

Harrier Way

CT163PZ

Lynwood Green

CT163HG

Nursery Lane

CT163HD

Nursery Lane

CT163QF

Redwing Grove

CT163LU

Sandwich Road

CT163EN

Castle Drive

CT163LQ

Singledge Avenue

CT163LT

Sandwich Road

CT163EL

Singledge Lane

CT169SE

Whitfield

CT162EF

Melbourne Avenue

CT163HL

Lenacre Lane

CT163HT

Archers Court Road

CT163GU

Wheatsheaf Square

CT163GS

Oats Drive

CT163QL

Whinchat Rise

CT163HS

Archers Court Road

CT163FJ

Dubris Close

CT163PJ

Honeywood Close

CT163PN

Gordon Road

CT163JD

Napchester Road

CT163HB

Bewsbury Cross Lane

CT163JB

The Drove

CT163LG

Sandwich Road

CT163LF

Sandwich Road

CT162GH

Ardent Road

CT162GN

Antelope Close

CT163EP

Singledge Lane

CT169SJ

Whitfield

CT163NN

Cranleigh Drive

CT162FB

Kinson Way

CT163EJ

Singledge Lane

CT163LB

Forge Lane

CT163FB

Field View Road

CT163JS

Forge Path

CT163HJ

The Acre

CT163FU

Eagle Drive

CT163JT

Sandwich Road

CT162ED

Fulbert Road

CT169ST

Whitfield

CT163PT

Honeywood Parkway

CT163HN

Kittiwake Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.