Knights Templars is in Dover and in Dover district. CT17 9DX is located in the Town & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knights Templars, Dover, CT17 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT17 9DX is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 31.5% | 46.6% | 15.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 68.5% | 53.4% | -15.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 9DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 43.2% | 43% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 32.7% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 37.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 43% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 22.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 15.2% | 4.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 0.8% | -6.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 82.1% | 89.4% | 7.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 73.5% | 82.2% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 1.6% | -9.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 82.2% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 1.9% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knights Templars was 447.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 636.3% higher than the Maxton & Elms Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knights Templars has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maxton & Elms Vale and the 11th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Knights Templars, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-05-30 | £278,136 |
| 10 Knights Templars, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-05 | £228,863 |
| 2 Knights Templars, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-11-30 | £249,618 |
| 21 Knights Templars, Dover, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,500 | 2023-10-04 | £331,668 |
| 19 Knights Templars, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-05-31 | £351,144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Community School Vale View Road , Elms Vale CT17 9NP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Markland Road , CT17 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS | 2out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB | 2out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School Duke of York's Royal Military School , CT15 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 3,234 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 | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ | - not rated | 4,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THENU Convenience Store | 122 Snargate Street, Dover | 391 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant | Channel House, Channel View Road | 399 yd | |
| Bluebirds | 137 Snargate Street, Dover | 411 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 131-132 Snargate Street, Dover | 411 yd | |
| CAWCA community cafe | Community Centre, Belgrave Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Booking Hall | Old Harbour Station, Elizabeth Street | 425 yd | |
| The Malvern Hotel | Clarendon Road, Dover | 486 yd | |
| Cinque Port Arms | Clarence Place, Dover | 687 yd | |
| Priory Hotel | Station Approach Road, Dover | 688 yd | |
| The Duchess | 1-2 Bench Street, Dover | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Night | 115 Snargate Street, Dover | 411 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 115 Snargate Street, Dover | 411 yd | |
| Golden Grill Fish Bar | 125 Folkestone Road, Dover | 556 yd | |
| The Esplanade Kiosk 1 | Kiosk 1, Promenade | 598 yd | |
| The Esplanade Kiosk 2 | Kiosk 2, Promenade | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Height Sports Ground (Closed) Citadel Road | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Maxton Pavillion FOLKESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 81.8% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.