Living in CT17, Dover
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT17 in Dover. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dover: £276,234, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around CT17
138 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £90,000 to £512,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 PRIMROSE ROAD, CT17 0JA | terraced | £152,500 | 2026-05-21 |
| 13 KINGS ROAD, CT17 9PQ | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 11 SOUTH ROAD, CT17 0AH | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 45 ODO ROAD, CT17 0DW | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 21 PRIMROSE ROAD, CT17 0JA | terraced | £143,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 139 ST RADIGUNDS ROAD, CT17 0LA | semi-detached | £211,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Astor Secondary School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
15 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Dover College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near CT17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 16.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
394 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Dover's figures.
Common questions about CT17
What is the average house price in CT17?
The average sold price in Dover is £276,234 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CT17?
Prices in Dover are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT17?
The median of 138 recorded sales around central CT17 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £90,000 to £512,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT17?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT17, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT17?
394 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT17 at risk of flooding?
Central CT17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CT17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 394 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT17 safe?
394 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CT17 or CT16, CT17 or CT15, CT17 or CT19.
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