St Richards Walk Aycliffe, Dover
42 addresses across 4 postcodes (CT17), about 50 m long. USRN 11301655.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3).
- 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 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White Cliffs Medical Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £158,750 | £155,000 | £162,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £132,500 | £130,000 | £135,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £98,000 | £96,000 | £100,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £111,500 | £98,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £87,950 | £87,950 | £87,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £53,000 | £52,000 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2024 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2023 | 6 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 11 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2020 | 3 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jul 2019 | 3 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 4 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2018 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2016 | 6 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 10 May 2016 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2015 | 4 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2012 | 6 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2008 | 3 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2008 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 8 May 2006 | 4 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £112,500 | |
| 8 Mar 2004 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 8 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £87,950 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | 11 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £54,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2001 | 6 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1997 | 11 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £37,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 11 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £36,850 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 5 CT17 9HG | Terraced | £39,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 B (48% 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.
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
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 4 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 9HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 53 m and 58 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 9HF | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| CT17 9HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 9HH | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| CT17 9HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Patrick's Road Aycliffe | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Port Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 65.8 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | White Cliffs Medical Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Grace Chemist | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG Peregrine - Dover South Services Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Archcliffe Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Fairbairn-type crane, Wellington Dock | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Cliff | Cliff or slope | 360 m south-east |
| Long Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Coney Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Stepping Down | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Samphire Hoe | Headland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Wellington Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 42 | 42 |
None of the street's 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astor Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Aycliffe Community CT17 9HJ | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Aycliffe Community Primary School (Breakfast Club) CT17 9HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Aycliffe Food & Wine CT17 9HZ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Patricks Road (31); On or near Old Folkestone Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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 9HG: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- CT17 9HH: 11 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- CT17 9HF: 9 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- CT17 9HL: 8 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.