Malvern Road, Dover, CT17 9RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT17 9RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.6%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.1%	48.4%	0.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 9RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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	43.7%	43.3%	-0.4%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	39.4%	4.2%	44.2%	-4.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	4.8%	2.8%	-2.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	12.6%	9.8%	-2.8%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3%	3.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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	39.1%	50.1%	11.0%	48.4%	1.7%
Good health	41.8%	31.1%	-10.7%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	13.4%	11.4%	-2.0%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	3.3%	5.9%	2.6%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	26.1%	-3.2%	18.2%	7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	17.8%	1.9%	9.6%	8.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14.2%	-3.9%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	7.1%	4.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	12.3%	1.6%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	20.6%	6.2%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	8.9%	2%	-6.9%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	1.6%	1.0%
Black African	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	91.6%	84.8%	-6.8%	81.4%	3.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	0.1%	0.8%
Roma	0%	4.1%	4.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.6% 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	78.5%	80.6%	2.1%	83.2%	-2.6%
European Union	13.4%	12.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	6.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	77.3%	80.4%	3.1%	83.2%	-2.8%
10+ Years	1.5%	13.8%	12.3%	9.8%	4.0%
5-10 Years	7.5%	4.1%	-3.4%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	7.2%	1.5%	-5.7%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0.3%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55%	76.7%	-21.7%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Other EU countries	10.8%	1.5%	9.3%
Turkey	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	28.1%	13.5%	14.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	41.3%	46.2%	-4.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	11.5%	6.0%	5.5%

Safety

Is Malvern Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Road was 354.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 482.2% higher than the Maxton & Elms Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Malvern Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maxton & Elms Vale and the 14th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CT17 9RF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Malvern Road are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dover.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Malvern Road, Dover, CT17 9RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT17 9RF

Average Price
£215,824

Semi-Detached
£254,820

Terraced
£184,015

Detached
£304,064

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Malvern Road

Average Price
£435,077

Semi-Detached
£423,283

Terraced
£194,563

Detached
£629,848

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Malvern Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Malvern Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2018-07-10	£159,885
2 Malvern Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2018-04-27	£157,353
3 Malvern Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2018-03-22	£173,514
Laburnum Cottage, 14 Malvern Road, Dover, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-04-25	£304,701
4 Malvern Road, Dover, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2006-04-07	£191,144

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT17 9RF

Employment

CT17 9RF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	45
Retired	44
Looking after home or family	22
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Accommodation and food service activities	24
Transport and storage	23
Administrative and support service activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Education	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory Fields School Astor Avenue , CT17 0FS	3out of 4	467 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale View Community School Vale View Road , Elms Vale CT17 9NP	3out of 4	558 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's School Markland Road , CT17 9LY	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Castle Avenue , CT16 1EZ	3out of 4	1,208 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Laureston Place , CT16 1QX	3out of 4	1,221 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue , CT17 0DQ	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
Astor Secondary School Astor Avenue , CT17 0AS	2out of 4	1,046 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dover Grammar School for Girls Frith Road , CT16 2PZ	4out of 4	1,168 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic School Old Charlton Road , CT16 2QB	2out of 4	1,448 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	2,880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dover College Effingham Crescent , CT17 9RH	- not rated	555 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elms School Elms Vale Road , CT17 9PS	3out of 4	1,918 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sallygate School Channels & Choices , Kearsney Manor CT16 3EQ	- not rated	3,727 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Local	Dover Priory Railway Station, Station Approach Road	227 yd
CAWCA community cafe	Community Centre, Belgrave Road	418 yd
Dovorian	1-3 Priory Place, Dover	567 yd
Bluebirds	137 Snargate Street, Dover	580 yd
Happy Chef	131-132 Snargate Street, Dover	580 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Malvern Hotel	Clarendon Road, Dover	68 yd
Priory Hotel	Station Approach Road, Dover	227 yd
Dover Sea Angling Club	14 Priory Road, Dover	559 yd
Prince Albert Public House	83 Biggin Street, Dover	585 yd
Golden Lion	11 Priory Street, Dover	604 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Grill Fish Bar	125 Folkestone Road, Dover	173 yd
Buffers	13A Priory Gate Road, Dover	310 yd
Pizza 2 Night	115 Snargate Street, Dover	580 yd
Istanbul Kebab House	115 Snargate Street, Dover	580 yd
New China Town	19 Worthington Street, Dover	583 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Unit 1, Castleton Retail Park	808 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 3, Castleton Retail Park	808 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Bridge Street	918 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dover College EFFINGHAM CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, tennis courts	514 yd
Western Height Sports Ground (Closed) Citadel Road	grass pitches	569 yd
Priory Fields School ASTOR AVENUE	grass pitches	609 yd
Femme Physique (Closed) Pencester Road	health and fitness suite	753 yd
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Waterloo Crescent	health and fitness suite	827 yd
Maxton Pavillion FOLKESTONE ROAD	grass pitches	919 yd
The Weights Room Uk Ltd THE OLD SORTING OFFICE THE OLD SORTING OFFICE CHARLTON GREEN	health and fitness suite	971 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	140 Mbit/s
Average download speed	319.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	26.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CT17 9RF