Albert Road Capel-le-Ferne, Dover
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT18), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300017.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £315,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, East Cliff and Warren Country Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 157 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Surgery, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £315,000 | £262,000 | £470,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £368,750 | £325,000 | £412,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £89,475 | £79,000 | £99,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £39,500 | £39,500 | £39,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | 4 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2024 | 6 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £262,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2024 | 3 CT18 7JY | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 7 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2022 | 5 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2021 | 10 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 9 CT18 7JY | Detached | £412,500 | |
| 11 Mar 2021 | 10 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £207,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 4 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2007 | 10 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2004 | 4 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | 2 CT18 7JY | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 3 CT18 7JY | Detached | £99,950 | |
| 8 Feb 2000 | 4 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 24 Aug 1998 | 3 CT18 7JY | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 10 CT18 7JY | Semi-detached | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (35% of about 1,130 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Longships, Cauldham Lane, Capel le Ferne: up to 14 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 153 m and 157 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT18 7JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT18 7LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Road Capel le Ferne | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 98.1 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The New Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mcardle Pharmacy | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Folkestone Dental Clinic | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Priory Service Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Cliff and Warren Country Park 91 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 91 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Two Martello towers, East Cliff | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Warren | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Swinge Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| East Wear Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Dawkinge Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Broadsole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 11 |
8 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel-le-Ferne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foodmarket CT18 7JR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Capel Le Ferne Farmers Market CT18 7LX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Avondale Road (5); On or near Albany Road (2); On or near Victoria Road (1); On or near Albert Road (1); On or near Beatrice Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Albany Road · Alexandra Road · Clarence Road · Beatrice Road · Victoria Road · Avondale Road · Lancaster Avenue · Helena Road · Sea View Close
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.