Friars Way is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2DH 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 Friars Way, Dover, CT16 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2DQ, CT16 2DJ, CT16 2DG, CT16 2DS, CT16 2DW, CT16 2DN, CT16 2DY, CT17 0SF, CT16 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.9% | 35.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 44.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 31.3% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 21% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 15.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 22.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.7% | 93.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Way was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 158th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Friars Way, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-17 | £423,563 |
| 17 Friars Way, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-10-30 | £222,316 |
| 13 Friars Way, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-06-21 | £297,181 |
| 3 Friars Way, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-02-19 | £233,948 |
| 11 Friars Way, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-12-07 | £276,425 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Primary School Lewisham Road , River CT17 0PP | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School 3-4 Brookside , Temple Ewell CT16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 2,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabble Corn Mill Restaurant | Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road | 356 yd | |
| The Rec | River Recreation Ground, Lower Road | 486 yd | |
| DAFC (Centre Spot) | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 489 yd | |
| Dover Transport Museum | Willingdon Road, White Cliffs Business Park | 692 yd | |
| The Truck Park Cafe | Unit 6 To 7, Menzies Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Railway Club | Crabble Road, River | 357 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Crabble Avenue, Dover | 486 yd | |
| The Dover Rugby Club | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 489 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 36 Lower Road, River | 550 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 541 yd | |
| White Cliffs Fish Bar & Kebab Pizza | 21 Sheridan Road, Dover | 874 yd | |
| Golden River | 5 Chilton Way, River | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 72 Lower Road, River | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Recreation Ground RIVER MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| River Primary School LEWISHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 911 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 | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.