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CT17 0PJ

Cowper Road

Dover Downs & River

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Overview

Postcode CT17 0PJ is located in an urban city, within the Dover Downs & River area of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne is £56,630 per year. The median sale price in Dover Downs & River is £345,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £420,000. The nearest station is Kearsney (Kent), about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kearsney Abbey Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,228 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne is £56,630 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT17 0PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne near CT17 0PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsney (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT17 0PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kearsney (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsney (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT17 0PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKearsney Abbey GardensLargeWalking directions to Kearsney Abbey Gardens

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
1,222.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.44(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.86(-56%)
Other theft
2.86(-49%)
Other crime
2.15(+14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
91.55%
Other White
6
1.75%
Other Asian
4
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.17%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.87%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
31.93%
Level 3 (A level)
57
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.79%
No qualifications
40
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
58.57%
Owns with a mortgage
53
37.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.14%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Dover Downs & River

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £331
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £420K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Dover Downs & River area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,866 up to £1,055,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dover Downs & River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£422,500£336
Semi-Detached31£315,000£334
Terraced16£281,200£304
Flats8£188,750£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dover Downs & River

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£164,500£235,250£205,500
2017£325,000£152,500£246,498£215,000
2018£388,500£185,000£268,000£213,500
2019£380,000£185,000£270,000£275,000
2020£390,000£215,000£274,000£241,000
2021£485,000£212,250£312,000£270,000
2022£460,000£165,000£345,000£345,000
2023£425,000£191,250£340,000£307,500
2024£465,000£216,000£317,500£290,000
2025£425,000£185,000£307,500£303,700
2026£425,000£195,000£306,140£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£235£240£214
2017£290£205£256£235
2018£282£230£283£231
2019£273£257£279£279
2020£306£236£275£278
2021£316£253£313£298
2022£352£300£360£339
2023£379£281£335£352
2024£335£270£305£342
2025£341£227£317£314
2026£334£246£342£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dover Downs & River.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dover Downs & River in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202532, Cowper Road, Dover, CT17 0PHDetachedFreehold£399,500
10 Nov 20256, Wingrove Hill, Dover, CT17 0NNDetachedFreehold£420,000
17 Oct 202516, Wingrove Hill, Dover, CT17 0NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£348,000
04 Aug 202514, Wingrove Hill, Dover, CT17 0NNDetachedFreehold£220,000
25 Aug 202634, The Ridgeway, Dover, CT17 0NWDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the CT17 0PJ postcode area, located within Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne, there are 3 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for CT17 0PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryRiver Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWhite Cliffs Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryTemple Ewell Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT17 0PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT17 0PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodLower Road, Dover, CT17 0RDWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dover district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,923

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

Local councillors

David Garry Beaney

Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark Rose

Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mike Tapp

Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictDoverE07000108
Parliamentary ConstituencyDover and DealE14001202
WardDover Downs & RiverE05012858
ParishRiverE04004917
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elms Vale & Capel-le-FerneE02005054
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dover 014DE01024234
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT17 0PJ

Is CT17 0PJ (Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne) safe?

The area around CT17 0PJ records about 24 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT17 0PJ?

The median sale price around CT17 0PJ in Dover Downs & River is £345,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT17 0PJ?

There are 3 schools close to CT17 0PJ, including River Primary School (Good), White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT17 0PJ?

The closest station to CT17 0PJ is Kearsney (Kent), about 1,096 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT17 0PJ?

CT17 0PJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT17 0PJ (Elms Vale & Capel-le-Ferne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT17 0PJ is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Garry Beaney (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark Rose (Conservative and Unionist Party).