Postcode CT16 2ES is located in an urban city, within the Whitfield area of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Kearsney, River & Whitfield area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kearsney, River & Whitfield is £59,682 per year. The median sale price in Whitfield is £316,250 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,750 and £373,496. The nearest station is Kearsney (Kent), about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kearsney, River & Whitfield is £59,682 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from CT16 2ES.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield near CT16 2ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsney (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kearsney (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsney (Kent) |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 (about £337 per square foot) in Whitfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £405,323 | £365 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £305,000 | £337 |
| Terraced | 30 | £275,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 7 | £160,000 | £286 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £125,000 | £229,000 | £206,400 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £127,750 | £235,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £345,000 | £132,000 | £245,950 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £131,000 | £256,250 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £376,250 | £146,000 | £266,000 | £237,100 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £149,950 | £295,000 | £295,995 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £170,000 | £324,995 | £314,995 |
| 2023 | £396,000 | £174,000 | £309,248 | £285,095 |
| 2024 | £403,746 | £160,000 | £298,000 | £284,996 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £147,000 | £310,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £137,500 | £300,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £217 | £253 | £235 |
| 2017 | £251 | £223 | £270 | £238 |
| 2018 | £292 | £236 | £280 | £288 |
| 2019 | £295 | £226 | £302 | £260 |
| 2020 | £297 | £226 | £304 | £283 |
| 2021 | £322 | £284 | £319 | £342 |
| 2022 | £350 | £291 | £360 | £380 |
| 2023 | £346 | £284 | £357 | £360 |
| 2024 | £322 | £282 | £351 | £338 |
| 2025 | £340 | £291 | £346 | £362 |
| 2026 | £364 | £202 | £343 | £338 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT16 2ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 26, Ardent Road, Dover, CT16 2GH | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 54, Ardent Road, Dover, CT16 2GH | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 10, Ardent Road, Dover, CT16 2GH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 120, Ardent Road, Dover, CT16 2GH | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7, Antelope Close, Dover, CT16 2GN | Flats | Leasehold | £141,000 |
In the CT16 2ES postcode area, located within Kearsney, River & Whitfield, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Dover Christ Church Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitfield Aspen School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Green Park Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Jan 2017. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT16 2ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Sandwich Road, Dover, CT16 3LF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 1 Bewsbury Cross Lane, Dover, CT16 3HB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Honeywood Parkway, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3PS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Dover district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT16 2ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Back
Whitfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Malcolm Knight
Whitfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Tapp
Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT16 2ES records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around CT16 2ES in Whitfield is £316,250 (about £337 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CT16 2ES, including Dover Christ Church Academy (Requires improvement), Whitfield Aspen School (Good) and Green Park Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT16 2ES is Kearsney (Kent), about 1,352 m away.
CT16 2ES scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT16 2ES is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jim Back (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger Malcolm Knight (Conservative and Unionist Party).