Old Park Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2AQ is located in the Buckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Park Road, Dover, CT16 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2AH, CT17 0FA, CT16 2AF, CT16 2NR, CT16 2AJ, CT16 2QT, CT16 2AN, CT17 0FL, CT16 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 2AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 55.6% | 48.1% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 51.9% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 39.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 34.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 41% | 34.4% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 45.8% | 13.4% | 33.6% | 12.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2AQ this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 34.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 93.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Park Road was 106.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Park Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 93rd highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Old Park Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-06-06 | £206,357 |
| 21 Old Park Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-03-28 | £194,227 |
| 13 Old Park Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-24 | £193,210 |
| 10 Old Park Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-07-29 | £246,144 |
| Ingledene Old Park Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-06-16 | £247,541 |
CT16 2AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria | St Martins Yard, Lorne Road | 531 yd | |
| Kelly's Snacks | Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate | 594 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 595 yd | |
| DAFC (Centre Spot) | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 714 yd | |
| White Cliffs Tandoori | 68 London Road, Dover | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 256 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 296 yd | |
| Bull Inn | 168 London Road, Dover | 296 yd | |
| The Diamond | Heathfield Avenue, Dover | 362 yd | |
| Phoenix Railway Club | Crabble Road, River | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divitos Fish Bar | 159 London Road, Dover | 296 yd | |
| The Spice | 123 London Road, Dover | 296 yd | |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway | 155 London Road, Dover | 296 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 318 yd | |
| The Codfather | 35 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 1,012 yd | |
| River Recreation Ground RIVER MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.