Dour Side Dover
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT17), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300387.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 Kearsney (Kent), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kearsney Park, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Buckland Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (46% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, River. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Buckland Mill, Service Station, Crabble Hill, Dover: up to 11 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Buckland Mill, Crabble Hill, Dover: up to 135 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
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, 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 2 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 0UX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | possible |
| CT17 0QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 22 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 0QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 0UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cowper Road River | 190 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ladywell Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lewisham Road | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.8 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buckland Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest River Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food River, River Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kearsney Park 13 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest River Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | Pretoria Allotment Gardens 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Crabble Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m south-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crabble Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south-east |
| Kearsney Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 100 m east |
| View Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Old Park Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Oldpark Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Whitfield Valley | Valley | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Samphire Hoe | Headland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| Green Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Astor Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabble Corn Mill Restaurant CT17 0UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| The Rec CT17 0LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| River Bowling Club CT17 0LW | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Royal Oak CT17 0QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Riverlea Residential Care Home CT17 0QY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Co-op CT17 0RD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2022 |
| The Phoenix Railway Club CT17 0QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| The Cricketers CT17 0JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingston Close (7); On or near Lewisham Road (6); On or near Dour Side (6); On or near River Dale (6); On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Mannering Close · River Dale · Byllan Road · Lewisham Road · Beresford Road · Kingston Close · Lower Road · London Road · Luckhurst Road · Valley Road · Ash Close · River Meadow
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.