Victoria Park, Dover, CT16 1QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 1QS 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	46.9%	47.9%	1.0%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	53.1%	52.1%	-1.0%	49.0%	3.1%

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	36.7%	39.2%	2.5%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	37.5%	-0.7%	44.2%	-6.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3%	4.3%	1.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	14.6%	9.1%	-5.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	9.1%	1.6%	6.1%	3.0%

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 (70.9%) 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	42.4%	33.5%	-8.9%	48.4%	-14.9%
Good health	38.8%	37.4%	-1.4%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	13.8%	19.8%	6.0%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	4%	8.2%	4.2%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

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	18.1%	15.6%	-2.5%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	12.6%	-2.5%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.1%	15.6%	-10.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	7.4%	4.9%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	18.6%	5.5%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	23.4%	3.3%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	5%	6.9%	1.9%	2.8%	4.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	6.2%	6.2%	1.6%	4.6%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.9%	87.2%	-9.7%	81.4%	5.8%
Arab	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% 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	88.4%	80.2%	-8.2%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	6.7%	7.4%	0.7%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.9%	3.1%	2.2%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	7%	4.3%	5.6%	1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	80.2%	-7.3%	83.2%	-3.0%
10+ Years	0.9%	11.3%	10.4%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	4.7%	4.3%	2.9%	1.8%
2-5 Years	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	8%	1.6%	-6.4%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.9%	76.7%	-5.8%
France	4.7%	0.3%	4.4%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Victoria Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Park was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Park has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 99th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

🔎 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 1QS, 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 Victoria Park are based on 159 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 Victoria Park, Dover, CT16 1QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT16 1QS

Average Price
£241,322

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£566,155

Detached
£545,232

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,484

Other
£44,861

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Park

Average Price
£197,347

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£568,928

Detached
£437,987

Flats/Maisonettes
£108,540

Other
£333,881

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria ParkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ground Floor Flat 15 Victoria Park, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-12-18	£156,622
Second Floor Flat 13 Victoria Park, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-08-18	£155,413
17 Victoria Park, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£700,000	2025-03-03	£700,749
Third Floor Flat 13 Victoria Park, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£189,000	2025-01-10	£179,621
Flat 2 22 Victoria Park, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-12-20	£128,440

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT16 1QS

Employment

CT16 1QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	19
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	5
Manufacturing	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate 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	95 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ	- not rated	795 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ	3out of 4	795 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX	- not rated	1,191 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX	3out of 4	1,191 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	352 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	1,258 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB	- not rated	1,258 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duke of York's Royal Military School Duke of York's Royal Military School , CT15 5EQ	3out of 4	1,931 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	667 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover College International Study Centre Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	811 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	811 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Duke of York's Royal Military School Guston , CT15 5EQ	- not rated	1,931 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
DSFAN Limited Willingdon Road , Port Zone CT16 2JX	- not rated	2,874 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
Food Outlets	Dover Castle, Castle Hill Road	238 yd
Kaspa's	Unit 3, St James	265 yd
Marks and Spencer Dover Simply Food	Unit 17, St James	265 yd
Nandos	Unit 4, St James	265 yd
Taco Bell	Unit 2, St James	265 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Horse	St James Street, Dover	208 yd
The Lord Nelson	5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover	496 yd
The Elephant & Hind	18-19 Market Square, Dover	496 yd
31 Biggin Street	Dover, Kent	506 yd
Eight Bells PH	19-20 Cannon Street, Dover	516 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	Unit 5, St James	254 yd
Castle Take Away Foods	48 Castle Street, Dover	361 yd
Hello Dim Sum	8 Church Street, Dover	460 yd
The Attic Bar	First Floor And Second Floor, 8-9 Church Street	469 yd
Super Pizza	2 Cannon Street, Dover	485 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park	967 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park	967 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street	1,073 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	274 yd
Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road	health and fitness suite	476 yd
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent	health and fitness suite	775 yd
Connaught Park Connaught Road	tennis courts	790 yd
Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts	814 yd
The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN	health and fitness suite	960 yd
Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,089 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	46.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT16 1QS