Postcode CT17 9RF is located in an urban city, within the Town & Castle ward of Dover in the South East region, and forms part of the Dover West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 298.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dover West is £44,977 per year. The nearest station is Dover Priory, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pencester Gardens.
Dover West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Dover West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dover West is £44,977 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from CT17 9RF.
Dover West near CT17 9RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dover Priory located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dover Priory | N/A | Walking directions to Dover Priory |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pencester Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pencester Gardens |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Town & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £327,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £242,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 32 | £209,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 27 | £150,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £392,500 | £113,500 | £175,000 | £137,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £117,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £468,000 | £119,998 | £180,500 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £132,750 | £190,000 | £163,750 |
| 2020 | £417,500 | £150,000 | £177,750 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £137,750 | £235,000 | £173,750 |
| 2022 | £442,500 | £149,000 | £242,000 | £215,250 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £168,500 | £261,250 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £180,500 | £225,250 | £195,500 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £265,000 | £197,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £150,000 | £182,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £167 | £214 | £150 |
| 2017 | £249 | £177 | £197 | £178 |
| 2018 | £392 | £190 | £204 | £182 |
| 2019 | £295 | £186 | £209 | £190 |
| 2020 | £306 | £223 | £204 | £186 |
| 2021 | £250 | £186 | £237 | £206 |
| 2022 | £352 | £217 | £236 | £236 |
| 2023 | £332 | £248 | £232 | £234 |
| 2024 | £286 | £240 | £218 | £225 |
| 2025 | £212 | £195 | £262 | £225 |
| 2026 | £268 | £238 | £246 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT17 9RF.
In the CT17 9RF postcode area, located within Dover West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT17 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | W&G Hall | Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9SF | Walking directions to W&G Hall |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9RU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | ATM (West Street Premier) | 15 West Street, Dover, CT17 0DU | Walking directions to ATM (West Street Premier) |
| 0.4 mi | Dover Convenience Store | 24 Market Square, Dover, CT16 1NG | Walking directions to Dover Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Limekiln Street, Dover, CT17 9EF | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 9RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Biggs
Town & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Susan Hill
Town & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Tapp
Dover and Deal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT17 9RF records about 299 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9RF in Dover West is £205,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CT17 9RF, including Dover College, Vale View Community School (Good) and Priory Fields School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT17 9RF is Dover Priory, about 203 m away.
CT17 9RF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,105 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 9RF is Mike Tapp (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edward Biggs (Labour Party) and Susan Hill (Labour 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.