Postcode CT17 0RE is located in an urban city, within the Dover Downs & River ward of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Kearsney, River & Whitfield area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 nearest station is Kearsney (Kent), about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kearsney Abbey Gardens.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT17 0RE.
Kearsney, River & Whitfield near CT17 0RE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsney (Kent) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kearsney (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Kearsney (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kearsney Abbey Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Kearsney Abbey Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Russell Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Russell Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Dover Downs & River area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £425,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 15 | £320,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £300,000 | £330 |
| Flats | 11 | £184,250 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £158,250 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 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 | £305,000 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £195,000 | £303,500 | £237,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £235 | £242 | £217 |
| 2017 | £290 | £205 | £258 | £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 | £343 | £227 | £321 | £316 |
| 2026 | £329 | £211 | £351 | £290 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0RE.
In the CT17 0RE postcode area, located within Kearsney, River & Whitfield, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT17 0RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Lower Road, Dover, CT17 0RD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Dover district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT17 0RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Garry Beaney
Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Rose
Dover Downs & River - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Tapp
Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT17 0RE records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 CT17 0RE in Kearsney, River & Whitfield is £320,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CT17 0RE, including River Primary School (Outstanding), The Sallygate School (Good) and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT17 0RE is Kearsney (Kent), about 552 m away.
CT17 0RE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,830 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 CT17 0RE 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).
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.