Hewitt Road Dover
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT16), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300608.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 23, D: 2).
- 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 A; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 21% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Charlton Green, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 210 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 527 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
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (24); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (16); 1976-1982 (9); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 A (42% of about 1,090 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)
- Charlton Shopping Centre car park, Dover: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 67-69 High Street, Dover: up to 6 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Former United Reformed Church, High Street, Dover: up to 16 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Mid Town, Dover: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Land to the Rear of Former Magistrates Court, Pencester Road, Dover: up to 12 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Magistrates Court 1 - 7 Pencester Road, Dover: up to 46 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Car Park, Military Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Third & Fourth Floors, 1 Cannon Street, Dover: up to 2 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 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 29 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 28 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 28 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 1TH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 28 | possible |
| CT16 1EW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 1EW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CT16 1TH | 100% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dofras Place Dover | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ladywell Car Park | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 65.1 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 105 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Af Dental | 320 m |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dover Police Station | 170 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk O/S 45- Dover, High Street Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charlton Green 420 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 26 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Danes Recreation Ground 3.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,810 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dover Town Hall, including the remains of the medieval Maison Dieu, a listed building (Grade I), 240 m south. 96 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Town Hall, including the remains of the medieval Maison Dieu | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m south |
| Maison Dieu | Scheduled monument | 240 m south |
| Maison Dieu House | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| People of Dover war memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south |
| St Edmunds Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south |
| St Martin's Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Painted House, N of Market Street | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hole Coombe | Valley | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Edinburgh Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Wellington Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Coombe Down | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 34 |
33 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 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 |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La friends pizzeria CT16 1RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd CT16 2QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Whitecliff Cafe CT16 1DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Dover Pantry CT16 1TT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Dover Foodbank CT16 1TT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Anuoluwa Afro Caribbean foods and general store CT16 1TT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Dover Big Local CIC CT16 1TT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Sunrise Cafe CT16 1TT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Key Store CT16 1DF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Red house CT16 1DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods CT16 2QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Poundstretcher CT16 2QH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Moja Zabka CT16 1EA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| The Flamin Chicken Dover CT16 1EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Metro’s CT16 1EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 |
| Shoplifting | 82 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (147); On or near Maison Dieu Place (40); On or near Ladywell (39); On or near High Street (31); On or near Parking Area (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 36% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- 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
Nearby streets
Dour Street · Dofras Place · Crafford Street · Goodfellow Way · Albert Road · Park Mews · Park Avenue · Maison Dieu Place · Wood Street · Park Street · Branch Street · Park Place
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.