Albert Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1RD is located in the St Radigunds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, Dover, CT16 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1ET, CT16 1RA, CT16 1EU, CT16 1RB, CT16 1EX, CT16 1AP, CT16 1ES, CT16 1HE, CT16 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 1RD is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 51% | 45.6% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 49% | 54.4% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 45.5% | 53.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 24.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 23.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 83.5% | 80.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 80.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 14.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 77th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Albert Road, Dover, Kent Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2024-12-18 | £5,033 |
| 17 Albert Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-07-17 | £293,159 |
| Flat 2 2 Albert Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-23 | £208,127 |
| Flat 6 2 Albert Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-02-17 | £174,194 |
| 13 Albert Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-20 | £314,490 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Duke of York's Royal Military School , CT15 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 3,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | Elkington House, Charlton Green | 144 yd | |
| Sushma Veggie Kitchen | Unit 17, Charlton Centre | 271 yd | |
| Whitecliffs Cafe | 8 Park Place, Dover | 317 yd | |
| Happy Fryer | 9 Park Place, Dover | 317 yd | |
| Tea Cafe Restaurant | 2-3 London Road, Dover | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong | 58 Maison Dieu Road, Dover | 75 yd | |
| Admiral Harvey | 13 Bridge Street, Dover | 241 yd | |
| The Park | 1 Park Place, Dover | 317 yd | |
| The Staggered Inn | 107 High Street, Dover | 325 yd | |
| The Eagle | 324 London Road, Dover | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Friends Pizzeria | 61 Maison Dieu Road, Dover | 75 yd | |
| Red House | 3 Park Place, Dover | 317 yd | |
| Euro Chicken | 42 High Street, Dover | 320 yd | |
| The Flamin Chicken | 50 High Street, Dover | 320 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 21 High Street, Dover | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 216 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 216 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 241 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 448 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 483 yd | |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Danes Recreation Ground Old Charlton Road | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.