Elm Road Aylesham, Dover
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT3), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300452.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Aylesham, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aylesham Medical Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £119,000 | £116,000 | £122,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2022 | 11 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 13 May 2016 | 3 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2015 | 1 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 4 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2012 | 6 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2007 | 12 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 11 CT3 3DJ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2005 | 7 CT3 3DJ | Semi-detached | £119,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (65% of about 990 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Dorman Avenue South, Aylesham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT3 3DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| CT3 3DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT3 3DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 85 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT3 3DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT3 3DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT3 3DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aylesham 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Snowdown 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Adisham 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elm Road Aylesham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Canterbury | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kent Secure Parking | 150 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 52 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 96.9 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aylesham Medical Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Martin's Hospital | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nackington Police Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Aylesham, Aylesham | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,200 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church, a World Heritage Site, 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Ackholt Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Willow Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Well Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Leighgate Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Kelk Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pit stop CT3 3EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tricky traves CT3 3BU | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Sunshine Corner Nursery CT3 3BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Aylesham Breakfast Club CT3 3BS | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary CT3 3BS | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Sticky Candy CT3 3DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newman Road (8); On or near Elm Road (6); On or near Abercrombie Court (6); On or near Colliers Way (4); On or near Vale View Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary (school/college/university, CT3 3BS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT3 3DJ: 20 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- CT3 3DH: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- CT3 3DL: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Boulevard Courrieres · Oakside Road · Bevan Way · Colliers Way · Sycamore Avenue · Aegle Close · Cooting Road · Ash Road · Vale View Road · Hawthorn Close · Woodland Avenue · Newman Road
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.