Snowdown Close Aylesham, Dover
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11303072.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Aylesham, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aylesham Medical Practice, about 240 m away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2014 (8); 2007-2011 (1); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
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 (65% of about 990 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)
- Dorman Avenue South, Aylesham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Aylesham Sports Club, Burgess Road, Aylesham: up to 21 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 81 m and 82 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT3 3AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT3 3BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aylesham 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Snowdown 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Adisham 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baptist Church Aylesham | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kent Secure Parking | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 97.4 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aylesham Medical Practice | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | St Martin's Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | Nackington Police Station | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aylesham News, Aylesham Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,200 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Goodnestone Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodnestone Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ackholt Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Aylesham Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Snowdown Firs | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Willow Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Leighgate Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Kelk Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aylesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roses Tearoom CT3 3BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Early Education CT3 3AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Naj Indian Takeaway CT3 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Market Cafe CT3 3EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Aylesham Butchers CT3 3EY | Manufacturers/packers | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Premier (T/a) Aylesham News CT3 3EY | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Lucky Star CT3 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Sticky Candy CT3 3DY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Aylesham Post Office CT3 3DZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Sips n Giggles Ltd CT3 3DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2026 |
| St Finbarr's RC Church CT3 3EZ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Aylesham And Rural Pantry CT3 3AJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greyhound Gardens (8); On or near Clarendon Road (7); On or near Briar Close (5); On or near Dorman Avenue South (5); On or near Spinney Lane (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
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
Dorman Avenue South · Hyde Place · Greyhound Gardens · Briar Close · Clarendon Road · Market Place · Market Place · Boulevard Courrieres · Heritage Road · Coronation Close · Pearson Road · Milner Crescent
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.