Freemens Way is in Deal and in Dover district. CT14 9DL is located in the Mill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freemens Way, Deal, CT14 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT14 9DJ, CT14 9DW, CT14 9WP, CT14 9FB, CT14 9DN, CT14 9DR, CT14 9DQ, CT14 9DS, CT14 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT14 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 38.2% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 40.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 43.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 26.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 91.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93.9% | 89.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freemens Way was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Middle Deal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freemens Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Middle Deal and the 97th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables Freemens Way, Deal, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2021-09-27 | £527,150 |
| Flat 8 Charles House Freemens Way, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2017-11-29 | £131,506 |
| Flat 5 Charles House Freemens Way, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-10-07 | £144,097 |
| Flat 5 Charles House Freemens Way, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-11-18 | £146,613 |
| Flat 11 Charles House Freemens Way, Deal, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2010-12-16 | £115,570 |
CT14 9DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Richard's Road , CT14 9LF | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden House Primary School Birdwood Avenue , CT14 9SF | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornbeam Primary School Mongeham Road , CT14 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 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 | 646 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 | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Ringwould Road , Ringwould CT14 8DW | - not rated | 3,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Coffee Shop | 7 Beauchamp Avenue, Deal | 528 yd | |
| Walmer Baptist Church | 2 Kelvedon Road, Walmer | 573 yd | |
| MFG ESSO WALMER | 137 Dover Road, Walmer | 607 yd | |
| Friendship Lunch | St Richards Church, 163 Mill Hill | 670 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 31 Dover Road, Walmer | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Welfare Club | Cowdray Square, Deal | 411 yd | |
| The Mill Inn | 78-80 Mill Hill, Deal | 465 yd | |
| Deal & Betteshanger Rugby Club | Deal And Betteshanger Rugby Club, Canada Road | 798 yd | |
| The Berry | 23 Canada Road, Walmer | 798 yd | |
| Deal Victoria And Barnes Close Cc | Gun Meadow, Court Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossies fish bar | 177A Telegraph Road, Deal | 79 yd | |
| Tortillas | Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square | 411 yd | |
| Golden Fillet | 38 Mill Hill, Deal | 418 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 54-56 Mill Hill, Deal | 418 yd | |
| Brunch Box | 82 Mill Hill, Deal | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Beauchamp Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | 136 Mill Hill, Deal | 629 yd | |
| Co-op | 185 Mill Road, Deal | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Works Gym MILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Deal Parochial School GLADSTONE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road | 606 yd | |
| Goodwin Academy (Salisbury Road) (Closed) Salisbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Gun Meadow Court Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| The Drill Field CANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Markewood Recreation Ground Granville Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Goodwin Academy HAMILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| The Charles Sports Ground (Deal Town Football Club) ST. LEONARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| St Mary'S School ST. RICHARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 971 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.