Maresfield Close, Dover, CT16 2QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT16 2QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	53.3%	3.9%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	50.6%	46.7%	-3.9%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	41.6%	39.8%	-1.8%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	39%	3.1%	44.2%	-5.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	6.1%	6.5%	0.4%	2.2%	4.3%
Divorced	12.7%	11%	-1.7%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

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	45.3%	38.8%	-6.5%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	38.5%	41.6%	3.1%	33.6%	8.0%
Fair health	12.4%	13.2%	0.8%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	1.5%	5.7%	4.2%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 17.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	15.3%	-3.9%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.9%	15.7%	-7.2%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.5%	21.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	23.6%	12.6%	16.9%	6.7%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	17.8%	5.6%	33.8%	-16.0%
Other	8.6%	3.3%	-5.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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)
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	95.3%	-3.2%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.4%	89.7%	-4.7%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	4.1%	6.9%	2.8%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	89.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.5%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.9%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75%	76.7%	-1.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	4.7%	1.3%	3.4%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	43%	46.2%	-3.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Maresfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maresfield Close was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maresfield Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 96th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT16 2QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maresfield Close are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maresfield Close, Dover, CT16 2QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT16 2QU

Average Price
£182,955

Semi-Detached
£215,617

Terraced
£199,441

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,441

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maresfield Close

Average Price
£178,382

Semi-Detached
£217,218

Terraced
£219,510

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£107,802

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maresfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Heron Lodge Maresfield Close, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-02-10	£120,396
3 Maresfield Close, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-05-19	£187,864
Flat 8 Heron Lodge Maresfield Close, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-02-09	£89,510
6 Maresfield Close, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2022-02-18	£210,966
Flat 6 Heron Lodge Maresfield Close, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2021-06-25	£120,261

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT16 2QU

Employment

CT16 2QU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Part-Time Employee	41
Retired	36
Unemployed	22
Looking after home or family	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Transport and storage	22
Construction	14
Education	11
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB	4out of 4	171 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN	4out of 4	679 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND	3out of 4	823 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB	3out of 4	999 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,024 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ	4out of 4	1,139 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG	2out of 4	1,253 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ	3out of 4	1,449 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS	2out of 4	1,663 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	1,723 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ	- not rated	2,160 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS	3out of 4	2,342 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria	St Martins Yard, Lorne Road	463 yd
Tennessee Fried Chicken	43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover	523 yd
Kelly's Snacks	Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate	659 yd
White Cliffs Tandoori	68 London Road, Dover	831 yd
DAFC (Centre Spot)	Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road	894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Diamond	Heathfield Avenue, Dover	249 yd
The Old Endeavour	124 London Road, Dover	335 yd
Bull Inn	168 London Road, Dover	335 yd
The Three Cups	Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill	409 yd
The Sportsman	238 London Road, Dover	629 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Divitos Fish Bar	159 London Road, Dover	335 yd
The Spice	123 London Road, Dover	335 yd
Gurkha Delight Takeaway	155 London Road, Dover	335 yd
Yummy Chinese Takeaway	79 Crabble Hill, Dover	469 yd
The Codfather	35 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover	523 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue		526 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road	health and fitness suite	487 yd
Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road	health and fitness suite	686 yd
White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD	grass pitches	808 yd
Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES	grass pitches	839 yd
Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road	health and fitness suite	859 yd
St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road		869 yd
Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD	grass pitches	964 yd
Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD	grass pitches	985 yd
Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD	health and fitness suite	992 yd
Melbourne Community Primary School (Closed) Melbourne Avenue	grass pitches	1,015 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT16 2QU