Wood Street is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1DZ is located in the Tower Hamlets electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Street, Dover, CT16 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1EE, CT16 1DX, CT16 1FB, CT16 1TJ, CT16 1EB, CT16 1DU, CT16 1EN, CT16 1DS, CT16 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT16 1DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 42.7% | 55.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 30.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 47% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 21% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 21% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.6% | 74.5% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 83.9% | 72.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 18.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 72.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 12.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 13% | 1.5% | 11.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 796.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1209.4% higher than the Maxton & Elms Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wood Street has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maxton & Elms Vale and the 3rd highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 301.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Wood Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-02-29 | £174,610 |
| 19 Wood Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-19 | £190,133 |
| 14 Wood Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-07-01 | £192,380 |
| 10 Wood Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-03-04 | £146,237 |
| 2 Wood Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-12-20 | £183,147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 2,219 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 | 330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 3,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moonflower Restaurant | 32-34 High Street, Dover | 43 yd | |
| Vespa's Coffee Shop | 36 High Street, Dover | 44 yd | |
| Sushma Veggie Kitchen | Unit 17, Charlton Centre | 47 yd | |
| Momo Hub Ltd | 22 High Street, Dover | 137 yd | |
| Calcutta Port | 24 High Street, Dover | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Staggered Inn | 107 High Street, Dover | 114 yd | |
| The Fleurs | 6 Ladywell, Dover | 152 yd | |
| The Park | 1 Park Place, Dover | 164 yd | |
| Louis Armstrong | 58 Maison Dieu Road, Dover | 230 yd | |
| The Eagle | 324 London Road, Dover | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Chicken | 42 High Street, Dover | 40 yd | |
| The Flamin Chicken | 50 High Street, Dover | 40 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 21 High Street, Dover | 114 yd | |
| Dolphin Kebab | 43 High Street, Dover | 114 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 26 High Street, Dover | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 160 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 160 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 300 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 222 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 739 yd | |
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 980 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.