Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT14 7JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.9%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49%	49.1%	0.1%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 7JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	20.1%	20.7%	0.6%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	55.1%	-3.2%	44.2%	10.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.8%	9.6%	1.8%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	12.3%	13.1%	0.8%	6.1%	7.0%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.1%	41.8%	8.7%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	42.7%	35%	-7.7%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	17.2%	18.6%	1.4%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	15.8%	-2.8%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	11.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	12.2%	-6.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.1%	-0.8%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	19.4%	7.6%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	27%	32.1%	5.1%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	6.4%	3.6%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	95.8%	97.7%	1.9%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	89.1%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	3.3%	5%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	89.5%	-3.4%	83.2%	6.3%
10+ Years	0%	9.5%	9.5%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Dover Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dover Road was 131.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% higher than the Middle Deal average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Dover Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Middle Deal and the 66th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT14 7JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dover Road are based on 557 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT14 7JQ

Average Price
£462,744

Semi-Detached
£580,146

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£687,925

Flats/Maisonettes
£235,157

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dover Road

Average Price
£349,501

Semi-Detached
£350,462

Terraced
£279,333

Detached
£517,672

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,964

Other
£584,637

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dover Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
150 Dover Road, Deal, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2022-01-12	£668,214
Flat 2 Granville Court, 194 Dover Road, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£320,000	2020-09-02	£325,167
154 Dover Road, Deal, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2018-03-22	£726,543
Flat 2 Granville Court, 194 Dover Road, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2017-06-02	£261,360
Flat 4 Granville Court, 194 Dover Road, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£182,500	2017-06-02	£198,742

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT14 7JQ

Employment

CT14 7JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL	3out of 4	425 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL	- not rated	425 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER	- not rated	839 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER	3out of 4	839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Deal Primary School Mill Road , CT14 9BG	- not rated	1,200 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walmer Science College Salisbury Road , Walmer CT14 7QJ	- not rated	486 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD	- not rated	1,104 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
SchoolsCompany The Goodwin Academy Mill Road , CT14 9BD	- not rated	1,250 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Community College Mill Road , CT14 9BD	- not rated	1,250 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD	- not rated	1,250 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brewood Secondary School 86 London Road , CT14 9TR	- not rated	1,792 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG	- not rated	2,606 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Ringwould Road , Ringwould CT14 8DW	- not rated	2,975 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MFG ESSO WALMER	137 Dover Road, Walmer	100 yd
Cinque Ports Sports Limited	Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road	170 yd
Walmer Baptist Church	2 Kelvedon Road, Walmer	237 yd
The Corner Cafe	31 Dover Road, Walmer	494 yd
Lord Warden Tea Room And Glasshouse Cafe	Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road	794 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Walmer Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club	Archery Square, Walmer	573 yd
The Drum Major	46 Dover Road, Walmer	730 yd
Deal Victoria And Barnes Close Cc	Gun Meadow, Court Road	862 yd
The Thompsons Bell	335 Dover Road, Walmer	872 yd
The Freed Man	329 Dover Road, Walmer	872 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ossies fish bar	177A Telegraph Road, Deal	600 yd
Saffron	30 Dover Road, Walmer	730 yd
Crystal Garden	42 Dover Road, Walmer	730 yd
The Castle Fish Bar	333 Dover Road, Walmer	872 yd
Tortillas	Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square	1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road		63 yd
Markewood Recreation Ground Granville Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	153 yd
Goodwin Academy (Salisbury Road) (Closed) Salisbury Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	487 yd
Gun Meadow Court Road	grass pitches	740 yd
The Drill Field CANADA ROAD	grass pitches	800 yd
Deal Parochial School GLADSTONE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	836 yd
The Body Works Gym MILL HILL	health and fitness suite	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT14 7JQ