Parfitt Way is in Dover and in Dover district. CT16 2QW is located in the Buckland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parfitt Way, Dover, CT16 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2QU, CT16 2HS, CT16 2HW, CT16 2RG, CT16 2QS, CT16 2QJ, CT16 2AY, CT16 2AJ, CT16 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT16 2QW 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 2QW, 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 Parfitt Way 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.
Parfitt Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Parfitt Way, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-07-07 | £187,663 |
| 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 | 225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 1,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,754 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 | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,432 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 | 524 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 43-45 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 581 yd | |
| Kelly's Snacks | Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate | 748 yd | |
| White Cliffs Tandoori | 68 London Road, Dover | 890 yd | |
| DAFC (Centre Spot) | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond | Heathfield Avenue, Dover | 303 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 425 yd | |
| Bull Inn | 168 London Road, Dover | 425 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 441 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 238 London Road, Dover | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divitos Fish Bar | 159 London Road, Dover | 425 yd | |
| The Spice | 123 London Road, Dover | 425 yd | |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway | 155 London Road, Dover | 425 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 496 yd | |
| White Cliffs Fish Bar & Kebab Pizza | 21 Sheridan Road, Dover | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| St Edmunds Catholic School Old Charlton Road | 880 yd | |
| White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Melbourne Community Primary School (Closed) Melbourne Avenue | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.