Mayfield Avenue is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2QJ is located in the Buckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2QS, CT16 2JY, CT16 2PA, CT16 2PD, CT16 2NS, CT16 2PG, CT16 2QU, CT16 2PE, CT16 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT16 2QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.8% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.2% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 47% | 56% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 23.1% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39% | 38.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 37.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 22.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 21.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 97.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfield Avenue was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayfield Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 161st lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Mayfield Court Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2024-05-24 | £112,822 |
| Flat 1 Mayfield Court Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-05-20 | £79,209 |
| Flat 10 Mayfield Court Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-05-07 | £86,625 |
| Flat 20 Osprey Court Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-07-06 | £94,583 |
| Flat 18 Osprey Court Mayfield Avenue, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-05-31 | £88,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 36 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 984 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 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,610 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 | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 333 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 391 yd | |
| Kelly's Snacks | Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate | 595 yd | |
| White Cliffs Tandoori | 68 London Road, Dover | 700 yd | |
| Brenda's Kitchen | 18 Beaconsfield Road, Dover | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond | Heathfield Avenue, Dover | 112 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 289 yd | |
| Bull Inn | 168 London Road, Dover | 289 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 238 London Road, Dover | 511 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divitos Fish Bar | 159 London Road, Dover | 289 yd | |
| The Spice | 123 London Road, Dover | 289 yd | |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway | 155 London Road, Dover | 289 yd | |
| The Codfather | 35 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 391 yd | |
| Li-Hao | 89 London Road, Dover | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 393 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 731 yd | |
| White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Melbourne Community Primary School (Closed) Melbourne Avenue | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.