East Cliff is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1HS is located in the Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Cliff, Dover, CT16 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 1HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT16 1HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 30.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 52% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 16.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 20% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 15.6% | 2.5% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 26.6% | 25.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 23.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 66.8% | 65.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 67% | 69.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27% | 26% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 69.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 22.3% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 3.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 13% | 1.2% | 11.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Cliff was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Cliff has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 66th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Coastguard Cottages, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-12-18 | £323,085 |
| 3 Coastguard Cottages, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-04-14 | £297,480 |
| 1 Coastguard Cottages East Cliff, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2004-10-28 | £336,739 |
| 1 Coastguard Cottages East Cliff, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1999-01-29 | £274,424 |
| 6 Coastguard Cottages, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 1997-12-23 | £336,972 |
CT16 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guston Church of England Primary School Burgoyne Heights , Guston CT15 5LR | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Duke of York's Royal Military School , CT15 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portal House School Sea Street , St Margaret's-At-Cliffe CT15 6SS | 3out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 4,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust White Cliffs | Visitors Centre, National Trust | 736 yd | |
| Food Outlets | Dover Castle, Castle Hill Road | 737 yd | |
| Table Table at Premier Inn | Marine Court, Marine Parade | 884 yd | |
| Places Leisure | Dover Leisure Centre, Townwall Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | St James Street, Dover | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 5, St James | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 990 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.