Malvern Road Dover
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT17), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300766.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £135,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 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: Its addresses are 17 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White Cliffs Medical Centre, about 120 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | £135,000 | £130,000 | £140,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £52,500 | £52,500 | £52,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £40,500 | £40,500 | £40,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2018 | 2 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 2 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Mar 2018 | 3 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2012 | LABURNUM COTTAGE, 14 CT17 9RF | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 4 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 6 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2001 | 6 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 6 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 1 CT17 9RF | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 15 Apr 1996 | 3 CT17 9RF | Terraced | £40,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 2003-2006 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (47% of about 810 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)
- 1 Malvern Road, Dover: up to 17 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- Former Playground, North Military Road, Dover: up to 20 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Car Park, Military Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Former United Reformed Church, High Street, Dover: up to 16 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 67-69 High Street, Dover: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 1-7 Cowgate Hill, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Albany Place Car Park, Dover: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 149-156 Snargate Street, Dover: up to 9 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 9RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 17 m and 34 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 9QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 9RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 9RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Malvern Road Dover | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ladywell Car Park | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Folkestone Road | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 104 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White Cliffs Medical Centre | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grace Chemist | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dover Priory Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 26 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,360 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,770 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Library Dover College, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m north-east. 72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Library Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north-east |
| School Chapel Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-east |
| St Martin's Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 360 m north-east |
| Ruins of Cloisters to West of the Refectory of St Martins Priory Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north-east |
| The School Hall Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Maison Dieu | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dock | Lake or reservoir | 740 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Stepping Down | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Coney Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Hole Coombe | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Samphire Hoe | Headland | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 km (0.6 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 |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 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 |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 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 |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill Fish Bar CT17 9SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| S.r Convenience Store CT17 9SG | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Londis Whitecliff CT17 9SG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Malvern Inn CT17 9QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Norman Guest House CT17 9RZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Cafe Local CT17 9SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Dover's Restover Guest House CT17 9RZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| The Priory Hotel CT17 9SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Buffers CT17 9SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Longfield Guest House CT17 9SL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Alexander House Care Home CT17 9SP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Londis - Priory CT17 9RU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| CC's CT17 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Tower Hamlets Stores CT17 0EB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Dover College CT17 9RH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malvern Road (88); On or near Priory Station Approach Road (43); On or near Clarendon Road (35); On or near St John'S Road (29); On or near Birchwood Rise (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 9RF: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- CT17 9QB: 1 address of 76 in the postcode
- CT17 9RE: 1 address of 90 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St John's Road · Clarendon Road · Birchwood Rise · St Martins Gardens · Clarendon Place · Clarendon Street · North Military Road · Priory Station Approach Road · Priory Gate Road · Winchelsea Road · The Abbots · Winchelsea Street
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.