Napier Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2HS 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 Napier Road, Dover, CT16 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2HW, CT16 2RG, CT16 2QW, CT16 2RN, CT16 2AY, CT16 2QU, CT16 2RX, CT16 2HR, CT16 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 2HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 32% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 1.2% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 18.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 16.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 20.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 18.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 87.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93.4% | 90.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Napier Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 101st lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Napier Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2024-06-28 | £191,320 |
| 20 Napier Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2022-02-03 | £133,440 |
| 4 Napier Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-07-08 | £239,332 |
| 36 Napier Road, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-06-16 | £244,597 |
| 30 Napier Road, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2014-06-05 | £764,623 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,843 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 | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,530 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 | 572 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 625 yd | |
| Kelly's Snacks | Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate | 832 yd | |
| Dover Transport Museum | Willingdon Road, White Cliffs Business Park | 918 yd | |
| White Cliffs Tandoori | 68 London Road, Dover | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond | Heathfield Avenue, Dover | 354 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 512 yd | |
| Bull Inn | 168 London Road, Dover | 512 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 518 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 238 London Road, Dover | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cliffs Fish Bar & Kebab Pizza | 21 Sheridan Road, Dover | 466 yd | |
| Divitos Fish Bar | 159 London Road, Dover | 512 yd | |
| The Spice | 123 London Road, Dover | 512 yd | |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway | 155 London Road, Dover | 512 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Melbourne Community Primary School (Closed) Melbourne Avenue | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 868 yd | |
| White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.