Milldale Close Deal, Dover
55 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT14), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11300825.
- Energy: 52 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 50, D: 1).
- Flood: 47 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 B; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Deal, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Victoria Park (1.7 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Balmoral Surgery, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 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
52 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (36); House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (51); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (42); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (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 B (58% of about 590 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 29 addresses are in areas at high risk, 18 at medium risk and 12 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.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT14 9UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 25 / 16 / 7 | possible |
| CT14 9BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 5 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 5 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT14 9BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT14 9UJ | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Deal 530,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Walmer 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bruce Close Upper Deal | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Beach Street Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 109 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balmoral Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Road Dental Care | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Deal) | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sandwich Police Shop | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Deal, Hamilton Road Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,230 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Leonards, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 38 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Leonards | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Artillery castle at Deal | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Medieval manor house, Walmer | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Walmer Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Artillery castle at Walmer | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walmer Beach | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rays Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Deal Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| The Firs | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Black Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Brook Stream | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 55 |
7 of the street's 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | 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 |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warden House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hornbeam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sholden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandown School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op CT14 9BE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Top Wok CT14 9BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Brewood School (Mill Hill) CT14 9EN | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Total Fitness Mix Ltd CT14 9EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Mace (Mill Shop) CT14 9EW | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Golden Fillet CT14 9EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Treetops Pre-School CT14 9BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Impact Food Group @ Goodwin Academy CT14 9BD | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Peking Palace CT14 9EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Direct Pizza Company CT14 9BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Sutherland House CT14 9PT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Co-Op CT14 9EX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| The Mill Inn CT14 9ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Yummy Takeaway CT14 9PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Star Coffee Shop CT14 9EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Freemens Way (18); On or near Supermarket (16); On or near Milldale Close (14); On or near Bruce Close (10); On or near B2056 (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 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 | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Holy Dough (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CT14 9BG) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bruce Close · Scholars Close · Manor Road · Gilham Grove · Castle Mews · Sycamore Drive · Hamilton Road · St Leonard's Road · Mill Mews · Freemens Way · Bedwell Close · Charles 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.