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CT17 0BS

De Burgh Hill

Tower Hamlets

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Overview

Postcode CT17 0BS is located in an urban city, within the Tower Hamlets 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 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Connaught Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Dover East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dover East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% 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 164 ft away from CT17 0BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Dover East near CT17 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dover Priory located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT17 0BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Dover Priory

N/A

Walking directions to Dover Priory

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT17 0BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miConnaught ParkLargeWalking directions to Connaught Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
11,383 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.9(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.82(+297%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.3(+215%)
Public order
10.63(+75%)
Other theft
10.63(+89%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
73.44%
Other White
38
11.88%
Other Asian
10
3.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.19%
Bangladeshi
5
1.56%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.75%
No qualifications
61
23.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
44.72%
Other social rented
37
22.98%
Owns outright
25
15.53%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.66%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.86%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Tower Hamlets

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £200K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Tower Hamlets area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tower Hamlets over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£270,000£239
Terraced36£180,000£233
Flats1£133,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tower Hamlets

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tower Hamlets.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,000£150,000£125,000
2017£112,500£197,500£135,000
2018£110,000£160,000£145,000
2019£101,500£272,500£155,000
2020£117,000£175,500£153,750
2021£123,250£210,000£167,250
2022£131,250£259,000£195,000
2023£102,000£300,000£185,875
2024£107,000£295,000£175,000
2025£133,000£160,000£192,250
2026£270,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tower Hamlets.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tower Hamlets.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£155£178
2017£172£169£173
2018£178£173£186
2019£179£182£184
2020£162£190£207
2021£202£212£214
2022£198£292£260
2023£185£284£255
2024£166£232£238
2025£199£188£238
2026£239£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tower Hamlets.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tower Hamlets in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20268, Templar Street, Dover, CT17 0BWTerracedFreehold£366,000
17 Apr 202512, London Road, Dover, CT17 0STOtherFreehold£225,000
21 May 2025Ground Floor Flat, 21, Templar Street, Dover, CT17 0BPFlatsLeasehold£60,000
30 Jan 202519C, Templar Street, Dover, CT17 0BPFlatsLeasehold£55,000
07 Mar 202512, Tower Hamlets Road, Dover, CT17 0BJTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the CT17 0BS postcode area, located within Dover East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT17 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDover Grammar School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBarton Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCharlton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT17 0BS

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

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 CT17 0BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pam Brivio

Tower Hamlets - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Mike Tapp

Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDoverE07000108
Parliamentary ConstituencyDover and DealE14001202
WardTower HamletsE05012868
ParishDoverE04004932
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dover EastE02005052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dover 012DE01024247
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT17 0BS

Is CT17 0BS (Dover East) safe?

The area around CT17 0BS records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 CT17 0BS?

The median sale price around CT17 0BS in Dover East is £180,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT17 0BS?

There are 15 schools close to CT17 0BS, including Dover Grammar School for Girls (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 CT17 0BS?

The closest station to CT17 0BS is Dover Priory, about 584 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT17 0BS?

CT17 0BS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT17 0BS (Dover East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT17 0BS is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pam Brivio (Labour and Co-operative 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.