Esplanade Dover
11 addresses across 1 postcode (CT17), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300461.
- Flood: 3 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Granville Gardens, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pencester Surgery, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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
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 B (48% 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)
- Dover Waterfront, Dover: up to 260 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 149-156 Snargate Street, Dover: up to 9 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Karma Leisure Ltd, Adrian Street, Dover: up to 29 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Albany Place Car Park, Dover: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Playground, North Military Road, Dover: up to 20 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Third & Fourth Floors, 1 Cannon Street, Dover: up to 2 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Park, Military Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (700 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 9FS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellington Dock Dover | 210 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal | 370 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest De Bradelei Wharf Car Park | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 66.2 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 105 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pencester Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Street Dental Practice | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG Peregrine - Dover South Services Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Granville Gardens 2,940 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 17 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilots Meadow Allotment Site 5,970 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fairbairn-type crane, Wellington Dock, a scheduled monument, 80 m north-west. 75 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbairn-type crane, Wellington Dock | Scheduled monument | 80 m north-west |
| South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Saxon shore fort bastion, Queen Street | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Castle Hill House, including attached garden wall with gatepiers to south-east | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Library Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Ruins of Cloisters to West of the Refectory of St Martins Priory Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dock | Lake or reservoir | 110 m north-west |
| Broadlees Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Shakespeare Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Edinburgh Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Stepping Down | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita Dover CT17 9FS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Rnli Shop CT17 9BN | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Thenu Convenience Store CT17 9DA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Dover Masonic Hall Company Ltd CT17 9DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Bluebirds CT17 9DA | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Dover Masonic Hall (Catering) CT17 9BZ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Istanbul kebab& pizza 2 nights CT17 9DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| MK Catering CT17 9BZ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CT17 9DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Dover Outreach Centre CT17 9BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Cinnamon Island CT16 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| The Booking Hall CT17 9FE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Breakwater Marina Curve CT17 9FJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Greggs at Dover Service Station CT17 9EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Budgens - Dover CT17 9EF | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cambridge Road (34); On or near Snargate Street (20); On or near Dover Western Docks (9); On or near Esplanade (6); On or near New Marina Curve Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- CT17 9FS: 11 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Union Street · Union Street · Marine Parade · Snargate Street · Cambridge Road · Limekiln Street · Marina Curve · Limekiln Street · Adrian Street · Cambridge Road · Cambridge Terrace
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.