Biggin Street is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1DB 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 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1AH, CT16 1BU, CT16 1AN, CT16 1BX, CT17 9AF, CT17 9AH, CT17 9AJ, CT16 1BT, CT16 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 1DB is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 43.4% | 43.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 56.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 46.9% | 50.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 24.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 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 | 35.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 10.8% | -11.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 25.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 12.3% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.3% | 72.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 11.9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 72.6% | 66.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 21.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 66.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 76.7% | -26.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 15.7% | 1.5% | 14.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Biggin Street was 1460.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1325.4% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Biggin Street has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 590.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7, 50 - 51 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-25 | £110,760 |
| Flat 1, 50 - 51 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-10-24 | £79,265 |
| Flat 4, 50 - 51 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-10-24 | £79,265 |
| Unit 3 51 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-08 | £83,824 |
| Flat 5, 50 - 51 Biggin Street, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-28 | £112,790 |
CT16 1DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,104 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 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 2,311 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 | 198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 3,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | 49 Biggin Street, Dover | 2 yd | |
| Tummy Station | 25 New Street, Dover | 51 yd | |
| The Beano Cafe | 11 Worthington Street, Dover | 57 yd | |
| Brunch Cafe | 22 Biggin Street, Dover | 92 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 23-24 Biggin Street, Dover | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's bar & coffee lounge ltd | 50 Biggin Street, Dover | 15 yd | |
| 31 Biggin Street | Dover, Kent | 38 yd | |
| Eight Bells PH | 19-20 Cannon Street, Dover | 91 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 11 Priory Street, Dover | 105 yd | |
| Dover Sea Angling Club | 14 Priory Road, Dover | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Town | 19 Worthington Street, Dover | 85 yd | |
| Amarillo's | 16-18 Worthington Street, Dover | 93 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Cannon Street, Dover | 101 yd | |
| Subway | 21 Cannon Street, Dover | 101 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 2 Cannon Street, Dover | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 662 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 662 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 350 yd |
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Western Height Sports Ground (Closed) Citadel Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.