The Gateway, Dover, CT16 1LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 1LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	57.3%	6.2%	51.0%	6.3%
Male	48.9%	42.7%	-6.2%	49.0%	-6.3%

Partnership Status

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	11.6%	18.5%	6.9%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	42.8%	-8.1%	44.2%	-1.4%
Separated	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	13.3%	12.1%	-1.2%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	22%	24.3%	2.3%	6.1%	18.2%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	23.9%	35.4%	11.5%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	35.8%	35.4%	-0.4%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	30.1%	23%	-7.1%	12.7%	10.3%
Bad health	9.7%	4.5%	-5.2%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.7%	25.6%	-9.1%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	10.8%	2.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	10.2%	-5.4%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	8.5%	5.0%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4%	9.1%	5.1%	16.9%	-7.8%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	29.5%	2.9%	33.8%	-4.3%
Other	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	2.8%	3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	93.8%	-3.9%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	87.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	3.4%	8.4%	5.0%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	87.6%	-1.0%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	1.7%	10.1%	8.4%	9.8%	0.3%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	0%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.9%	37.2%	-15.3%
Christian	69.7%	46.2%	23.5%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is The Gateway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gateway was 239.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.2% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Gateway has the 13th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 27th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT16 1LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Gateway are based on 331 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Gateway, Dover, CT16 1LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT16 1LJ

Average Price
£207,044

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£353,180

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,173

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Gateway

Average Price
£233,053

Semi-Detached
£363,153

Terraced
£366,340

Detached
£353,218

Flats/Maisonettes
£228,730

Other
£277,229

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GatewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
152 The Gateway, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2026-03-09	£220,000
162 The Gateway, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-03-26	£185,166
132 The Gateway, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,500	2022-07-12	£138,100
164 The Gateway, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-05-25	£289,743
133 The Gateway, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-04-19	£162,313

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT16 1LJ

Employment

CT16 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CT16 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 72% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	20
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	7
Other	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Education	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Other	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	- not rated	296 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ	- not rated	1,101 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX	- not rated	1,478 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX	3out of 4	1,478 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castlemount Secondary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QT	- not rated	519 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ	- not rated	1,365 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB	3out of 4	1,568 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB	- not rated	1,568 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ	- not rated	2,215 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Threshold Learning Centre The Church Hall , Unitarian Church CT17 9AT	- not rated	493 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover College International Study Centre Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	897 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	897 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke of York's Royal Military School Guston , CT15 5EQ	- not rated	2,267 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
DSFAN Limited Willingdon Road , Port Zone CT16 2JX	- not rated	3,141 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Places Leisure	Dover Leisure Centre, Townwall Street	51 yd
Costa Coffee, Next	Unit 9, St James	157 yd
Kaspa's	Unit 3, St James	162 yd
Marks and Spencer Dover Simply Food	Unit 17, St James	162 yd
Nandos	Unit 4, St James	162 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Horse	St James Street, Dover	169 yd
The Lord Nelson	5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover	310 yd
The Elephant & Hind	18-19 Market Square, Dover	355 yd
Rhino & Bull's	10 King Street, Dover	363 yd
Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club	4-5 Waterloo Crescent, Dover	374 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	Unit 5, St James	163 yd
Castle Take Away Foods	48 Castle Street, Dover	293 yd
Orient Noodle Bar	4 King Street, Dover	392 yd
Hello Dim Sum	8 Church Street, Dover	400 yd
The Attic Bar	First Floor And Second Floor, 8-9 Church Street	401 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	86 yd
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent	health and fitness suite	490 yd
Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road	health and fitness suite	587 yd
Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts	899 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT16 1LJ