Hillside Road is in Dover and in Dover district. CT17 0JG is located in the St Radigunds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Road, Dover, CT17 0JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT17 0UT, CT17 0JF, CT17 0JE, CT17 0JQ, CT17 0JL, CT17 0JD, CT17 0FA, CT17 0TR, CT17 0RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT17 0JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 41.2% | 47.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 36.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 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 | 53.5% | 48.5% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 14.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 14.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 25% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.2% | 91.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Buckland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland and the 142nd highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Hillside Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-25 | £198,295 |
| 89 Hillside Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-02 | £194,918 |
| 101 Hillside Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-09 | £195,775 |
| 85 Hillside Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-20 | £172,135 |
| 96 Hillside Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-03 | £143,446 |
CT17 0JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Junior School Barton Road , CT16 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Primary School Lewisham Road , River CT17 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAFC (Centre Spot) | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 440 yd | |
| Kelly's Snacks | Unit 5, Primrose Industrial Estate | 606 yd | |
| The Rec | River Recreation Ground, Lower Road | 739 yd | |
| Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria | St Martins Yard, Lorne Road | 770 yd | |
| Crabble Corn Mill Restaurant | Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 314 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Crabble Avenue, Dover | 384 yd | |
| The Dover Rugby Club | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 440 yd | |
| Phoenix Railway Club | Crabble Road, River | 449 yd | |
| The Old Endeavour | 124 London Road, Dover | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 325 yd | |
| Divitos Fish Bar | 159 London Road, Dover | 481 yd | |
| The Spice | 123 London Road, Dover | 481 yd | |
| Gurkha Delight Takeaway | 155 London Road, Dover | 481 yd | |
| The Codfather | 35 Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cherry Tree Avenue | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts ST. RADIGUNDS ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Shapeshifters Gym (Closed) 36a 36a Coombe Valley Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| River Recreation Ground RIVER MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| The Weights Room (Closed) Lorne Road | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Genesis Gym 79a 79a London Road | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| The Weights Room Uk Ltd (Closed) Poulton Close | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.