Living in CT3, Dover
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT3 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 CT3
35 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £365,000 and a range from £112,410 to £880,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 HIGH STREET, CT3 1AZ | terraced | £112,410 | 2026-06-25 |
| 7 OXENDEN CRESCENT, CT3 1BP | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 97A HIGH STREET, CT3 1DE | semi-detached | £499,950 | 2026-04-08 |
| 43 HIGH STREET, CT3 1AB | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-01-09 |
| 9 COURT COTTAGES STAPLE ROAD, CT3 1AU | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2025-12-16 |
| THE WILLOWS THE OLD FAIRGROUND HIGH STREET, CT3 1BU | detached | £650,000 | 2025-11-07 |
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
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Wingham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
5 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dover's figures.
Common questions about CT3
What is the average house price in CT3?
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 CT3?
Prices in Dover are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT3?
The median of 35 recorded sales around central CT3 in the last 2 years is £365,000, ranging from £112,410 to £880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT3?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT3, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT3?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT3 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CT3 at risk of flooding?
Central CT3 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 CT3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £365,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT3 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? CT3 or CT13, CT3 or CT1, CT3 or CT2.
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