London Road is in River, Dover and in Dover district. CT17 0SF is located in the Dover Downs & River electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, River, Dover, CT17 0SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT16 2DJ, CT17 0NQ, CT16 2DH, CT17 0QX, CT17 0LW, CT17 0UX, CT17 0UZ, CT17 0SG, CT17 0SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT17 0SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 51.2% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 33.9% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.2% | 16.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 31% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.9% | 91.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% higher than the Dover Downs & River average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River and the 179th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundown, 37 London Road, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2025-03-13 | £690,643 |
| Flat 2 Crabble Heights, 33 London Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-12-05 | £213,387 |
| Flat 12 Crabble Heights, 33 London Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-06 | £178,678 |
| Flat 9 Crabble Heights, 33 London Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-11-03 | £170,321 |
| Flat 1 Crabble Heights, 33 London Road, Dover, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-03 | £195,986 |
CT17 0SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT17 0SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Primary School Lewisham Road , River CT17 0PP | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Community Primary School The Linces , Buckland CT16 2BN | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Heathfield Avenue , CT16 2PB | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Cliffs Primary School St Radigund's Road , CT17 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School 3-4 Brookside , Temple Ewell CT16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Christ Church Academy Melbourne Avenue , Whitfield CT16 2EG | 2out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH | - not rated | 2,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabble Corn Mill Restaurant | Crabble Corn Mill, Lower Road | 169 yd | |
| The Rec | River Recreation Ground, Lower Road | 315 yd | |
| DAFC (Centre Spot) | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 432 yd | |
| Dover Transport Museum | Willingdon Road, White Cliffs Business Park | 883 yd | |
| The Truck Park Cafe | Unit 6 To 7, Menzies Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 36 Lower Road, River | 364 yd | |
| Phoenix Railway Club | Crabble Road, River | 368 yd | |
| The Dover Rugby Club | Crabble Athletic Ground, Crabble Road | 432 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Crabble Avenue, Dover | 457 yd | |
| The Three Cups | Three Cups, 59 Crabble Hill | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 79 Crabble Hill, Dover | 647 yd | |
| Golden River | 5 Chilton Way, River | 895 yd | |
| White Cliffs Fish Bar & Kebab Pizza | 21 Sheridan Road, Dover | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 72 Lower Road, River | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Recreation Ground RIVER MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Dover Rugby Football Club CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Dover Athletic Fc (Crabble Athletic Ground) CRABBLE ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| River Primary School LEWISHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Green Park Community Primary School THE LINCES | grass pitches | 954 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.