Castlemount Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 1SP 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 Castlemount Road, Dover, CT16 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 1SL, CT16 1AB, CT16 1SH, CT16 1TX, CT16 1SD, CT16 1AF, CT16 1SB, CT16 1SW, CT16 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 1SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 28.4% | 25.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 54.9% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 28.2% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CT16 1SP this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 44.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 86.1% | 84.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 84.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlemount Road was 151.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castlemount Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 57th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 Castlemount Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-27 | £180,000 |
| 10 Castlemount Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-30 | £165,927 |
| 23 Castlemount Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-10-04 | £216,782 |
| 28 Castlemount Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2022-08-26 | £327,022 |
| 26 Castlemount Road, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-08-15 | £413,284 |
CT16 1SP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT16 1SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | - not rated | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 772 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 | 329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | - not rated | 837 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 | 1,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Threshold Learning Centre The Church Hall , Unitarian Church CT17 9AT | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Guston , CT15 5EQ | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| DSFAN Limited Willingdon Road , Port Zone CT16 2JX | - not rated | 2,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macari's | 16 Pencester Road, Dover | 433 yd | |
| Happy Fryer | 9 Park Place, Dover | 439 yd | |
| Whitecliffs Cafe | 8 Park Place, Dover | 440 yd | |
| The Academy Dover | Ladywell Annexe, Ladywell | 478 yd | |
| Brunch Cafe | 22 Biggin Street, Dover | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Bowling Club | Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover | 431 yd | |
| The Park | 1 Park Place, Dover | 439 yd | |
| The Fleurs | 6 Ladywell, Dover | 498 yd | |
| 31 Biggin Street | Dover, Kent | 521 yd | |
| Louis Armstrong | 58 Maison Dieu Road, Dover | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 24 Pencester Road, Dover | 433 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 40 Pencester Road, Dover | 433 yd | |
| Red House | 3 Park Place, Dover | 439 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | 7 Ladywell, Dover | 498 yd | |
| La Friends Pizzeria | 61 Maison Dieu Road, Dover | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 634 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 634 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Dover Leisure Centre (Closed) TOWNWALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 814 yd | |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Danes Recreation Ground Old Charlton Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.