A256 Dover
1 address across 1 postcode (CT16), about 240 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 11301911.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 59% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsney (Kent), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Guston Green, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Buckland Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Dover in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,923 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 1,010 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 121 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 3PT | 59% | 59% | 59% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leisure Centre Whitfield | 290 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Ladywell Car Park | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.1 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 105 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Buckland Medical Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Af Dental | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dover Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | one stop | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Guston Green 3,900 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 90 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Pretoria Allotment Gardens 2.1 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin of Tours, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin of Tours | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Light Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Green Lane Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Gifford's Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Whitfield Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dover: see them on the Dover page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Christ Church Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Green Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitfield Aspen School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Guston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Whitfield & Aspen Richmond CT16 3PW | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Cactus Cue Club CT16 3QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Subway CT16 3FJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Contrast Café and Sauna CT16 3FH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Home Bargains CT16 3PT | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CT16 3PT: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A256 · A256 · A256 · A2 · A2 · Melbourne Avenue · A2 · A2 · Dubris Close · Kestrel Grove
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.