Cowdray Square is in Deal and in Dover district. CT14 9ES 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 Cowdray Square, Deal, CT14 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT14 9EU, CT14 9GD, CT14 9ET, CT14 9GE, CT14 9ER, CT14 9EA, CT14 9EB, CT14 9JB, CT14 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT14 9ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.2% | 42% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 19.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 24% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 94.9% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.8% | 92.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 91.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowdray Square was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Eastry Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowdray Square has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Eastry Rural and the 158th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Cowdray Square, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-07-18 | £281,865 |
| 115 Cowdray Square, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-21 | £267,352 |
| 22 Cowdray Square, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-11 | £293,563 |
| 2 Cowdray Square, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2024-10-31 | £219,098 |
| 55 Cowdray Square, Deal, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-23 | £267,131 |
CT14 9ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CT14 9ES 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Richard's Road , CT14 9LF | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden House Primary School Birdwood Avenue , CT14 9SF | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornbeam Primary School Mongeham Road , CT14 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 847 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 | 1,301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Ringwould Road , Ringwould CT14 8DW | - not rated | 3,289 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 | 194 yd | |
| Friendship Lunch | St Richards Church, 163 Mill Hill | 371 yd | |
| Betteshanger Community Coffee Mornin | Welfare Sports Ground, Cavell Square | 573 yd | |
| Deal Town Rangers Football Club | Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road | 819 yd | |
| Walmer Baptist Church | 2 Kelvedon Road, Walmer | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Welfare Club | Cowdray Square, Deal | 79 yd | |
| The Mill Inn | 78-80 Mill Hill, Deal | 164 yd | |
| Betteshanger Social Welfare Sports C | Welfare Sports Ground, Cavell Square | 573 yd | |
| Deal Victoria And Barnes Close Cc | Gun Meadow, Court Road | 770 yd | |
| Deal Town Football Supporters Club | Charles Sports Ground And Stadium, St Leonards Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortillas | Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square | 79 yd | |
| Brunch Box | 82 Mill Hill, Deal | 172 yd | |
| Afyon | 5 Beauchamp Avenue, Deal | 194 yd | |
| Win Win Chinese Takeaway | 9 Beauchamp Avenue, Deal | 194 yd | |
| Golden Fillet | 38 Mill Hill, Deal | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Beauchamp Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | 136 Mill Hill, Deal | 304 yd | |
| Co-op | 185 Mill Road, Deal | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Works Gym MILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| Gun Meadow Court Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| St Mary'S School ST. RICHARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Betteshanger Social And Welfare Sports Club WELFARE SPORTS GROUND WELFARE SPORTS GROUND CAVELL SQUARE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 690 yd |
| Goodwin Academy (Salisbury Road) (Closed) Salisbury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| The Charles Sports Ground (Deal Town Football Club) ST. LEONARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Goodwin Academy HAMILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Deal Parochial School GLADSTONE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Walmer Parish Hall Dover Road | 902 yd | |
| The Drill Field CANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.