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CT17 0SF

London Road

Dover Downs & River

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Overview

Postcode CT17 0SF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Kearsney, River & Whitfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kearsney, River & Whitfield is £59,682 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from CT17 0SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kearsney, River & Whitfield near CT17 0SF 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 0SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kearsney (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Kearsney (Kent)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
2,652 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
24.42(+206%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.21(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-20%)
Robbery
1.29(+65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
92.03%
Other White
14
4.65%
Other
3
1%
Indian
2
0.66%
Irish
2
0.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
30.95%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.06%
No qualifications
41
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
66.67%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.06%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Dover Downs & River

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £405K

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.

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
Detached38£425,000£340
Terraced15£320,000£314
Semi-Detached42£300,000£330
Flats11£184,250£221

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£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
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£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
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 0SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026Flat 8, Crabble Heights, 33, London Road, Dover, CT17 0SFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
19 Jun 202529, London Road, Dover, CT17 0SFOtherFreehold£491,500
19 Jun 202529, London Road, Dover, CT17 0SFDetachedFreehold£491,500
13 Mar 2025Sundown, 37, London Road, Dover, CT17 0SFDetachedFreehold£695,000
21 Nov 202513, Kingston Close, Dover, CT17 0NQDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the CT17 0SF postcode area, located within Kearsney, River & Whitfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT17 0SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRiver Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryGreen Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryShatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT17 0SF

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

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 0SF, 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)Kearsney, River & WhitfieldE02005050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dover 010DE01024235
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT17 0SF

Is CT17 0SF (Kearsney, River & Whitfield) safe?

The area around CT17 0SF 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.

What is the average house price near CT17 0SF?

The median sale price around CT17 0SF in Kearsney, River & Whitfield is £320,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT17 0SF?

There are 7 schools close to CT17 0SF, including River Primary School (Outstanding), Green Park Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT17 0SF?

The closest station to CT17 0SF is Kearsney (Kent), about 1,125 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT17 0SF?

CT17 0SF 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).

Who represents CT17 0SF (Kearsney, River & Whitfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal covering CT17 0SF 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).

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.