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CT16 2AB

Alfred Road

Buckland

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Overview

Postcode CT16 2AB is located in an urban city, within the Buckland ward of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Dover East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dover East is £42,239 per year. The nearest station is Dover Priory, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Dover East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,893 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dover East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dover East is £42,239 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from CT16 2AB.

Flood risk

Low

Dover East near CT16 2AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dover Priory located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT16 2AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dover Priory

N/A

Walking directions to Dover Priory

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT16 2AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
9,265.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.4(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.45(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.59(+250%)
Shoplifting
21.49(+169%)
Other theft
9.92(+77%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
93.45%
Other White
14
4.83%
Indian
3
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.34%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
26.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
35.4%
Other social rented
42
26.09%
Owns outright
30
18.63%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.77%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.48%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Buckland

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £250K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Buckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £473,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£260,000£241
Terraced50£205,000£227
Flats5£114,500£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,750£171,750£151,750
2017£310,000£97,500£190,000£170,000
2018£290,000£87,000£197,500£175,000
2019£392,500£120,000£215,000£176,000
2020£318,750£122,500£200,000£182,000
2021£352,500£199,995£230,000£198,750
2022£442,500£215,000£245,000£235,500
2023£210,000£248,000£227,500
2024£367,500£120,500£245,000£210,000
2025£213,000£260,000£200,000
2026£112,250£265,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£182£175
2017£306£178£203£191
2018£275£212£217£205
2019£326£198£209£201
2020£297£196£204£205
2021£307£214£246£230
2022£336£246£272£272
2023£247£263£246
2024£330£232£265£248
2025£250£269£227
2026£249£214£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT16 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT16 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20252, Alfred Road, Dover, CT16 2ABTerracedFreehold£220,000
07 Feb 20253, Lorne Road, Dover, CT16 2AATerracedFreehold£87,959
07 Feb 20253, Lorne Road, Dover, CT16 2AATerracedFreehold£210,000
07 Feb 20253, Lorne Road, Dover, CT16 2AATerracedLeasehold£142,181
24 Apr 202684, Buckland Avenue, Dover, CT16 2NWTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the CT16 2AB postcode area, located within Dover East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT16 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryShatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBarton Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCharlton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT16 2AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT16 2AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiCherry Tree Avenue, Dover, CT16 2NLWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisonsBridge Street, Dover, CT16 2LBWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miFarmfoodsCharlton Green, Dover, CT16 2QHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miATM (West Street Premier)15 West Street, Dover, CT17 0DUWalking directions to ATM (West Street Premier)

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dover district (2025-26).

Band A£1,576
Band B£1,839
Band C£2,102
Band D£2,364
Band E£2,890
Band F£3,415
Band G£3,941
Band H£4,729

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT16 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Zosseder

Buckland - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kevin Mills

Buckland - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mike Tapp

Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDoverE07000108
Parliamentary ConstituencyDover and DealE14001202
WardBucklandE05012857
ParishDoverE04004932
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dover EastE02005052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dover 012CE01024239
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT16 2AB

Is CT16 2AB (Dover East) safe?

The area around CT16 2AB records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CT16 2AB?

The median sale price around CT16 2AB in Dover East is £210,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT16 2AB?

There are 17 schools close to CT16 2AB, including Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Barton Junior School (Good) and Charlton Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT16 2AB?

The closest station to CT16 2AB is Dover Priory, about 1,231 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT16 2AB?

CT16 2AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,893 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT16 2AB (Dover East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT16 2AB is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Charlotte Zosseder (Labour Party) and Kevin Mills (Labour Party).

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.