Alexandra Place Dover
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT17), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300023.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3, E: 2, F: 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 B; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £199,000 | £195,000 | £203,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £85,500 | £83,000 | £88,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £66,750 | £56,500 | £77,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | 9 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 6 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £203,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 5 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2021 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2020 | 10 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 1 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 1, ALEXANDRA COTTAGES CT17 0SL | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2008 | 7 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 7 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 1A CT17 0SN | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 7 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 9 May 2002 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 8 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 4 CT17 0SN | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 13 Oct 1999 | 1, ALEXANDRA COTTAGES CT17 0SL | Terraced | £41,950 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | ALEXANDRA COTTAGE CT17 0SL | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1998 | 3 CT17 0SN | Semi-detached | £46,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); Flat (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (6); before 1900 (3); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (53% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 263 AND 264, LONDON ROAD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former TA Centre, London Road, Dover: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Former Car Sales site, St Martins Yard, East Side, Lorne Road, Dover: up to 12 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Factory Building, Lorne Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Land north of Coombe Valley Road, Dover (Remainder DOV022C, SAP13): up to 6 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land adj. gas holder Coombe Valley, Dover (SAP8): up to 80 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 67-69 High Street, Dover: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Charlton Shopping Centre car park, Dover: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 36A Coombe Valley Road, Dover (part SAP13): up to 10 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 0SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 0SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 0SP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 12 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 0SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 0SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 0SP | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shooter's Hill Dover | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ladywell Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 64.5 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 104 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cairns Chemist | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dover Priory Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 26 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,360 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prospect Place Allotment Site 1.0 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m east. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m east |
| Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Maison Dieu | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dover Town Hall, including the remains of the medieval Maison Dieu | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| School Chapel Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| St Martin's Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Painted House, N of Market Street | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 300 m north-west |
| Long Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Coombe Down | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hole Coombe | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Edinburgh Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 20 |
7 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 350 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astor Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Kebab House CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Tony's Fish Bar CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Tops Pizza CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckland Postoffice And Stores CT17 0SR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Oriental Express CT17 0SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| White Cliffs Tandoori Restaurant CT17 0SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Kent Bakery Co CT17 0SP | Manufacturers/packers | 90 m | Exempt | |
| The Kent Bakery Limited CT17 0SP | Manufacturers/packers | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Hoops Cafe & Bar CT17 0SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Star Pizza CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Li-Hao CT17 0SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Cabin news CT17 0SH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Magic Chef CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Good Choice CT17 0SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club CT17 0SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (41); On or near Shooter'S Hill (37); On or near Cherry Tree Avenue (36); On or near Beaconsfield Road (23); On or near London Road (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Red Lion Dover Ltd (pub/bar/nightclub, CT16 2PS) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT17 0SN: 14 addresses
- CT17 0SL: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- CT17 0SP: 2 addresses of 66 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barton View Terrace · Balfour Road · London Road · Barton Path · Millais Road · Leighton Road · The Grove · London Road · Cherry Tree Avenue · Limes Road · George Street · Herbert Street
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.