Postcode CT16 3HS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from CT16 3HS.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield near CT16 3HS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT16 3HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 10, Courtland Avenue, Dover, CT16 3HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 1, Joyes Road, Dover, CT16 3LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 18, Alison Crescent, Dover, CT16 3LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £308,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 44, Alison Crescent, Dover, CT16 3LN | Detached | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 41, Alison Crescent, Dover, CT16 3LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £298,000 |
In the CT16 3HS postcode area, located within Kearsney, River & Whitfield, there are 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Whitfield Aspen School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Dover Christ Church Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 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 3HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 1 Bewsbury Cross Lane, Dover, CT16 3HB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Honeywood Parkway, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3PS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Sandwich Road, Dover, CT16 3LF | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 3HS, 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 3HS records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.
The median sale price around CT16 3HS in Whitfield is £316,250 (about £337 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CT16 3HS, including Whitfield Aspen School (Good), Dover Christ Church Academy (Requires improvement) and Green Park Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT16 3HS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,507 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 3HS 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).