Castle Street is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1PU 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 Castle Street, Dover, CT16 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1PW, CT16 1PT, CT16 1RP, CT16 1QH, CT16 1RR, CT16 1PX, CT16 1QB, CT16 1QL, CT16 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 1PU is primarily male, with 53.6% 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% | 46.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 53.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 46.9% | 56.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 14.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 40.6% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 16.3% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 21.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 15.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 16.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.3% | 87.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 6.2% | 0.4% | -5.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 72.6% | 70.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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% | 70.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 15.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 486.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 335.3% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 10th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 21 Castle Street, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-03-27 | £195,544 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | - not rated | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | - not rated | 1,977 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College International Study Centre Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Guston , CT15 5EQ | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| DSFAN Limited Willingdon Road , Port Zone CT16 2JX | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinos Restaurant | 58 Castle Street, Dover | 108 yd | |
| Blakes of Dover | 52 Castle Street, Dover | 108 yd | |
| Kaspa's | Unit 3, St James | 119 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Dover Simply Food | Unit 17, St James | 119 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 4, St James | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | St James Street, Dover | 146 yd | |
| The Elephant & Hind | 18-19 Market Square, Dover | 245 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover | 255 yd | |
| Eight Bells PH | 19-20 Cannon Street, Dover | 273 yd | |
| Rhino & Bull's | 10 King Street, Dover | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Take Away Foods | 48 Castle Street, Dover | 108 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 5, St James | 119 yd | |
| Hello Dim Sum | 8 Church Street, Dover | 209 yd | |
| The Attic Bar | First Floor And Second Floor, 8-9 Church Street | 218 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 2 Cannon Street, Dover | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 880 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 880 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 893 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.