Dowell Mews is in Deal and in Dover district. CT14 7EH is located in the Walmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dowell Mews, Deal, CT14 7EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT14 7QN, CT14 7AX, CT14 7QP, CT14 7FH, CT14 7DW, CT14 7DR, CT14 7SB, CT14 7EQ, CT14 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT14 7EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT14 7EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 27.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 55.3% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 47.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CT14 7EH this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 48% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 92.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 92.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dowell Mews was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the North Deal average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dowell Mews has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in North Deal and the 60th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dowell Mews, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2007-05-23 | £625,898 |
| 1 Dowell Mews, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-11-14 | £528,391 |
| 1 Dowell Mews, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2004-05-06 | £596,968 |
| 2 Dowell Mews, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2004-04-30 | £602,031 |
| 3 Dowell Mews, Deal, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2004-04-08 | £679,914 |
CT14 7EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT14 7EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden House Primary School Birdwood Avenue , CT14 9SF | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Richard's Road , CT14 9LF | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornbeam Primary School Mongeham Road , CT14 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Secondary School 86 London Road , CT14 9TR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Ringwould Road , Ringwould CT14 8DW | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Cafe | 31 Dover Road, Walmer | 270 yd | |
| Sea Cafe Coffee Shop | Cafe On The Green, The Strand | 302 yd | |
| Goose on the Green | 27 The Strand, Walmer | 441 yd | |
| Bandstand Bakery | 26 The Strand, Walmer | 441 yd | |
| Walmer Baptist Church | 2 Kelvedon Road, Walmer | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal & Betteshanger Rugby Club | Deal And Betteshanger Rugby Club, Canada Road | 182 yd | |
| The Berry | 23 Canada Road, Walmer | 182 yd | |
| The Drum Major | 46 Dover Road, Walmer | 223 yd | |
| The Stag | 7 The Strand, Walmer | 301 yd | |
| Downs Sailing Club | The Strand, Walmer | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | 30 Dover Road, Walmer | 223 yd | |
| Crystal Garden | 42 Dover Road, Walmer | 223 yd | |
| Walmer Fish & Chips | 36 The Strand, Walmer | 441 yd | |
| Palace Fish Bar | 59 The Strand, Walmer | 571 yd | |
| Ossies fish bar | 177A Telegraph Road, Deal | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 185 Mill Road, Deal | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Drill Field CANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| Deal Parochial School GLADSTONE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Markewood Recreation Ground Granville Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road | 698 yd | |
| Goodwin Academy HAMILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Victoria Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Tides Leisure & Indoor Tennis Centre TIDES LEISURE CENTRE TIDES LEISURE CENTRE PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| The Charles Sports Ground (Deal Town Football Club) ST. LEONARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| The Body Works Gym MILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Goodwin Academy (Salisbury Road) (Closed) Salisbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.