Mill Street Dover
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11303362.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £478,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 C; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsney (Kent), about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kearsney Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lydden Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 | £478,000 | £478,000 | £478,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | THE OLD MILL COTTAGE CT16 3DN | Terraced | £478,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2013 | THE OLD MILL COTTAGE CT16 3DN | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 15 Feb 1999 | THE DONKEY CT16 3DN | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (45% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Temple Ewell. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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: of the 16 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 3DN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | possible |
| CT16 3DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT16 3DU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 32 m and 35 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 3DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT16 3DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT16 3DU | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Shepherds Well 70,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Fox Temple Ewell | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lewisham Road | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 61.4 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 102 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lydden Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest River Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food River, River Cashzone | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kearsney Park 13 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 6,570 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south-west. 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 Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south-west |
| Kearsney Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 10 m |
| Kearsney Pond | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south-east |
| Palmtree Hill Plantation | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Abbey Lake | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Ghost Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Whitfield Valley | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 9 |
5 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| River Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Whitfield Aspen School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn CT16 3DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Temple Ewell Tiddlers CT16 3DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd at Temple Ewell CofE Primary School CT16 3DT | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| DSC Breakfast Club CT16 3DT | School/college/university | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ivybank CT16 3DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Swerford CT16 3AW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Street (7); On or near Wellington Road (4); On or near Church Hill (3); On or near Riverside (2); On or near Brookside (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 3DN: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- CT16 3DS: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- CT16 3DU: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Templar Road · Church Hill · Brookside · Watersend · Green Lane · Riverside · Downhill Close · London Road · Scotland Common · Lower Road · Park 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.