Biggin Street is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1BD is located in the Town & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1BB, CT17 9RQ, CT16 1DD, CT16 1BH, CT17 9AA, CT17 9AD, CT16 1DG, CT16 1BJ, CT17 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 1BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 43.5% | 48.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 56.5% | 51.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT16 1BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.9% | 47.3% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 27.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.1% | 18.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 31.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 12.3% | 1.9% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81% | 78% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 65.6% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 17.1% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 65.4% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Biggin Street was 696.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1044.7% higher than the Maxton & Elms Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Biggin Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maxton & Elms Vale and the 5th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 270.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-09-16 | £294,700 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT16 1BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Duke of York's Royal Military School , CT15 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 71 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 3,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Quest Dover | Unit 1b, 11-16 Biggin Street | 2 yd | |
| Playbase | Unit 3a, 11-16 Biggin Street | 2 yd | |
| Dover Roasting Board | Commercial Unit Rear Of, 58 Biggin Street | 11 yd | |
| Thong Dees Thai | 80-81 Biggin Street, Dover | 41 yd | |
| OAKLEYS | 80-81 Biggin Street, Dover | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Public House | 83 Biggin Street, Dover | 41 yd | |
| Dover Sea Angling Club | 14 Priory Road, Dover | 66 yd | |
| Dover Bowling Club | Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover | 83 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 11 Priory Street, Dover | 99 yd | |
| The Fleurs | 6 Ladywell, Dover | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Bakers | 71 Biggin Street, Dover | 41 yd | |
| Amarillo's | 16-18 Worthington Street, Dover | 122 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 24 Pencester Road, Dover | 144 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 40 Pencester Road, Dover | 144 yd | |
| New China Town | 19 Worthington Street, Dover | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 469 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 469 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 182 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 993 yd | |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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.