Keyes Close Whitfield, Dover
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT16), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 11308783.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsney (Kent), about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Buckland Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 2003-2006 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
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 (37% of about 1,010 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 2GZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT16 2ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 129 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 2ES | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| CT16 2GZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Park Barracks Whitfield | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 30 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.4 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Buckland Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Dover Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Budgens Dover Service Area, Whitfield | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Pretoria Allotment Gardens 2.1 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kearsney Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsney Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldpark Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Whitfield Valley | Valley | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Old Park Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Lousyberry Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Langdon Bay | Bay | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 11 |
10 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 Christ Church Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 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 |
| Whitfield Aspen School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Green Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| River Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd CT16 3PT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| The Rock Rose CT16 2ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| BP Budgens Dover Service Station Ltd Whitfield CT16 3LF | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Fireaway Whitfield CT16 3LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Döner & Gyros Whitfield CT16 3LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Whitfield & Aspen Mayfield CT16 3LJ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| The Archer Pub Ltd CT16 3LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| The Rajmahal CT16 3LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Boost Kitchen CT16 3LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Silvano's Fish bar CT16 3LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Kingdom Pre School CT16 2JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store CT16 3HB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bindon Blood Road (9); On or near Keyes Close (7); On or near Henniker Close (6); On or near Galahad Way (6); On or near Khartoum Square (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 16% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Gordon Road · Bindon Blood Road · France Road · Khartoum Square · Galahad Way · Henniker Close · Kinson Way · Antelope Close · Whitfield Court · Singledge Lane · Tristram Way · Willingdon 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.