Tower Hill is in Dover and in Dover district. CT17 0AF is located in the Tower Hamlets electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Hill, Dover, CT17 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT17 0AG, CT17 0AJ, CT17 0BF, CT17 0AW, CT17 0AH, CT17 0GA, CT17 0EB, CT17 0EE, CT17 0AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT17 0AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 45.1% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.9% | 52.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 CT17 0AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 28.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49.6% | 41.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 15.7% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 17.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 11.8% | -13.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 23.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 86.3% | 87.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 88.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Hill was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% higher than the Maxton & Elms Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Hill has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maxton & Elms Vale and the 170th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tower Hill, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-05-10 | £158,713 |
| 48 Tower Hill, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-01-12 | £157,353 |
| 54 Tower Hill, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2020-09-08 | £187,410 |
| 40 Tower Hill, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2020-03-17 | £140,388 |
| 6 Tower Hill, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-08-30 | £155,903 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale View Community School Vale View Road , Elms Vale CT17 9NP | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School Barton Road , CT16 2LX | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 3,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local | Dover Priory Railway Station, Station Approach Road | 377 yd | |
| Sushma Veggie Kitchen | Unit 17, Charlton Centre | 466 yd | |
| Tea Cafe Restaurant | 2-3 London Road, Dover | 466 yd | |
| New Moonflower Restaurant | 32-34 High Street, Dover | 470 yd | |
| Vespa's Coffee Shop | 36 High Street, Dover | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewdrop Inn | 26-27 Tower Hamlets Street, Dover | 156 yd | |
| Priory Hotel | Station Approach Road, Dover | 377 yd | |
| The Staggered Inn | 107 High Street, Dover | 395 yd | |
| The Eagle | 324 London Road, Dover | 404 yd | |
| The Malvern Hotel | Clarendon Road, Dover | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexxos | 14 Tower Hamlets Road, Dover | 369 yd | |
| Buffers | 13A Priory Gate Road, Dover | 374 yd | |
| Dolphin Kebab | 43 High Street, Dover | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 21 High Street, Dover | 395 yd | |
| Golden Grill Fish Bar | 125 Folkestone Road, Dover | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park | 497 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park | 497 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street | 550 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Girls FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Dover Grammar School For Boys ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Astor College For The Arts ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.