Church Hill is in Shepherdswell, Dover and in Dover district. CT15 7NP is located in the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Hill, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT15 7NY, CT15 7NU, CT15 7NR, CT15 7PX, CT15 7NW, CT15 7NN, CT15 7NL, CT15 7NZ, CT15 7PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT15 7NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 29.1% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 49.3% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 47.4% | 49.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 10.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 41.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 97% | 91.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.5% higher than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Hill has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell and the 52nd highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Southernside Church Hill, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-07-27 | £373,878 |
CT15 7NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CT15 7NP 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibertswold Church of England Primary School at Shepherdswell Coldred Road , Shepherdswell CT15 7LF | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydden Primary School Stonehall , Lydden CT15 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School Adelaide Road , Eythorne CT15 4AN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School Church Street , Nonington CT15 4LB | 2out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Ackholt Road , Aylesham CT3 3AS | 3out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodpecker Court Woodpecker Court, 45 Wigmore Lane , Eythorne CT15 4BF | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove School Forest Drive , CT15 4FB | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T42 Community Cafe | Shepherdswell Village Hall, Coxhill | 144 yd | |
| Colonel's Cafe Ltd | East Kent Light Railway, Station Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn | Church Hill, Shepherdswell | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Eythorne Road, Shepherdswell | 99 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherdswell Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND APPROACH ROAD | grass pitches | 220 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.