Market Square is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1NY 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 Market Square, Dover, CT16 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1NU, CT16 1HG, CT16 1NZ, CT16 1NR, CT16 1NW, CT16 1PP, CT16 1NH, CT16 1LY, CT16 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 1NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 53.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 24.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 43.8% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 21% | 18% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
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 | 23.2% | 34.6% | 11.4% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 44.8% | 38.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 18% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.1% | 25.4% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 30.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 86.1% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 93.3% | 79.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 79.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.3% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 8.6% | 0.6% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Square was 1529.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1269.1% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Market Square has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 363.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dolphin House Market Square, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-03-01 | £146,558 |
| 12 Dolphin House Market Square, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-12-20 | £146,978 |
| 3 Dolphin House Market Square, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-04-16 | £163,494 |
| 9 Dolphin House Market Square, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-09 | £160,913 |
| 1 Dolphin House Market Square, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-03-19 | £82,529 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CT16 1NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Other | 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 | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemount Secondary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QT | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold Learning Centre The Church Hall , Unitarian Church CT17 9AT | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College International Study Centre Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Guston , CT15 5EQ | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 13-14 Market Square, Dover | 13 yd | |
| Xpresso Cafe | 16 Market Square, Dover | 13 yd | |
| Aspendos | 12 King Street, Dover | 34 yd | |
| Dover kebab | 8 King Street, Dover | 62 yd | |
| The Market Square Kitchen | 7 Market Square, Dover | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant & Hind | 18-19 Market Square, Dover | 13 yd | |
| Rhino & Bull's | 10 King Street, Dover | 62 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover | 65 yd | |
| The Duchess | 1-2 Bench Street, Dover | 115 yd | |
| The Hoptimist Taproom and Bar | 3 Bench Street, Dover | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Noodle Bar | 4 King Street, Dover | 59 yd | |
| The Attic Bar | First Floor And Second Floor, 8-9 Church Street | 85 yd | |
| Hello Dim Sum | 8 Church Street, Dover | 92 yd | |
| Castle Take Away Foods | 48 Castle Street, Dover | 123 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 2 Cannon Street, Dover | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 904 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 904 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 1,063 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.