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Whitfield

England / South East / Dover / Whitfield

About

Whitfield ward is located in the northern part of Dover, Kent. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and social housing. The ward is bordered by the A2 road, providing easy access to Dover town centre and nearby towns like Canterbury.

The area features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including the Whitfield Recreation Ground. Public transport links connect Whitfield to Dover and surrounding areas. The ward has seen recent housing developments, contributing to its growing population. Whitfield maintains a suburban feel while being close to Dover’s urban centre.

Area overview

On average Whitfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitfield is £48,183 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitfield Population
6,510
Population density
920.2 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Whitfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £760,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£416,498
Flats4£157,500
Semi-Detached62£300,000
Terraced33£272,000

10 years price trend in Whitfield

All postcodes in Whitfield

CT163JD

Napchester Road

CT163JL

Beechwood Close

CT163JN

Beauxfield

CT163LW

Alison Close

CT163NY

Honeywood Close

CT163PZ

Church Whitfield Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.