Florida Close Dover
42 addresses across 1 postcode (CT16), about 150 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 11301537.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £127,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 A; 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 42 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 Buckland Medical Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 7% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 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 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £115,500 | £115,500 | £115,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £125,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £44,950 | £44,950 | £44,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £29,950 | £18,000 | £48,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2023 | 6 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Jan 2022 | 22 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2021 | 6 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £161,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 23 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £96,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 22 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £115,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2015 | 1 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 1 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2008 | 23 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2006 | 2 CT16 2BA | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 4 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 23 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £44,950 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 7 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 23 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £18,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 7 CT16 2BA | Terraced | £48,950 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 20 CT16 2BA | Flat or maisonette | £29,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (19); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
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 A (44% of about 640 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)
- Land off Dunedin Drive, Dover: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Buckland Mill, Crabble Hill, Dover: up to 135 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Buckland Mill, Service Station, Crabble Hill, Dover: up to 11 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Factory Building, Lorne Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Car Sales site, St Martins Yard, East Side, Lorne Road, Dover: up to 12 homes, permissioned (810 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 11 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 this postcode: 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 38 m and 42 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 2BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Florida Close Buckland Valley | 60 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Ladywell Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 104 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buckland Medical Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cairns Chemist | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dover Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest one stop | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | River Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pretoria Allotment Gardens 2.1 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Crabble Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Maison Dieu | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| St Martin's Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Fort Burgoyne | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Kearsney Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Long Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| View Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Whitfield Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 42 | 42 |
None of the street's 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| River Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Guston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Court CT16 2FE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Links Convenience Store CT16 2BZ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2023 |
| LONDIS CT16 2BZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| White Cliffs Fish Bar & Kebab Pizza/ Blue Ocean Fish Bar CT16 2BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Kid Ease Ltd CT16 2BJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway CT17 0RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill CT17 0RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Dover Express CT17 0RZ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Twyford House Residential Home CT16 2AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Co-op CT17 0FA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sheridan Road (68); On or near Toronto Close (28); On or near Hudson Close (21); On or near Cleveland Close (16); On or near Montreal Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 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 | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 7% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- CT16 2BA: 42 addresses of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Boston Close · Colorado Close · Maine Close · Washington Close · Sheridan Road · Roosevelt Road · Cleveland Close · Wellington Gardens · Winant Way · Marlowe Road · Chaucer Crescent · Hudson 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.