John Tapping Close Deal, Dover
26 addresses across 1 postcode (CT14), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300658.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 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 Walmer, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hawkshill Common, is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 29 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 St Richards Road Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2016 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £181,250 | £174,000 | £188,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £188,250 | £181,500 | £195,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £56,500 | £56,500 | £56,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2022 | 3 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 16 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 13 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 8 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2012 | 22 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £188,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2011 | 6 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2007 | 16 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2007 | 6 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 3 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2005 | 1 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £181,500 | |
| 7 Jan 2005 | 4 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2001 | 22 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 23 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £87,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 4 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £56,500 | |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 3 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 1 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 18 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1995 | 16 CT14 7QY | Semi-detached | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (19% of about 910 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 26 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT14 7QY | 100% | 87% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walmer 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Deal 530,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Tapping Close Walmer | 60 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Beach Street Car Park | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Richards Road Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walmer Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennypot Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Deal) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sandwich Police Shop | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Walmer Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawkshill Common 3.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,490 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m north. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m north |
| Medieval manor house, Walmer | Scheduled monument | 310 m north |
| Walmer Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Artillery castle at Walmer | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rays Bottom | Valley | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Firs | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Knights Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Claytons Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Walmer Beach | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Brook Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 26 | 26 |
None of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Goodwin Academy | 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: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmer Chapel CT14 7QS | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2018 |
| The Green Garage CT14 7QR | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| D Gilliver Newsagents CT14 7NX | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The Thompsons Bell Walmer CT14 7NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| The Castle Fish Bar CT14 7NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| The Freed Man CT14 7NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2021 |
| The Walmer Bakehouse CT14 7NX | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Goodchild's Of Walmer CT14 7NX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Town and county store CT14 7NS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mayers Road (16); On or near Station Road (5); On or near Nevill Gardens (5); On or near John Tapping Close (3); On or near Thompson Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- CT14 7QY: 26 addresses
Nearby streets
Ellens Road · Belmont · Millers Road · Mongeham Way · Station Road · St Margarets Drive · Reading Close · Nevill Gardens · Ripple Way · Thompson Close · Mayers Road · Court 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.