Nightingale Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2NZ 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 Nightingale Road, Dover, CT16 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2QR, CT16 2PP, CT16 2NY, CT16 2PW, CT16 2PN, CT16 2NX, CT16 2PJ, CT16 2PR, CT16 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT16 2NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 51.3% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 48.7% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 35.2% | 43.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 34.6% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 47.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 31.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 15.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 12.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 19.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 21.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Road was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 114th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Nightingale Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-01 | £150,000 |
| 34 Nightingale Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-23 | £211,256 |
| 19 Nightingale Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-13 | £228,459 |
| 38 Nightingale Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-01-19 | £184,664 |
| 15 Nightingale Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-02-20 | £228,720 |
The percentage of student residents living in CT16 2NZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | 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 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,644 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 | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 2,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 318 yd | |
| Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria | St Martins Yard, Lorne Road | 348 yd | |
| Brenda's Kitchen | 18 Beaconsfield Road, Dover | 417 yd | |
| White Cliffs Tandoori | 68 London Road, Dover | 449 yd | |
| Radish | Elkington House, Charlton Green | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond | Heathfield Avenue, Dover | 421 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 238 London Road, Dover | 451 yd | |
| Dover Working Man's Club & Institute | Jasper House, London Road | 469 yd | |
| Admiral Harvey | 13 Bridge Street, Dover | 582 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | 35 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 318 yd | |
| Li-Hao | 89 London Road, Dover | 417 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 83 London Road, Dover | 417 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 77A London Road, Dover | 421 yd | |
| London Kebab House | 78 London Road, Dover | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 582 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 713 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 231 yd | |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Connaught Park Connaught Road | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Danes Recreation Ground Old Charlton Road | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.