The Front Dover
22 addresses across 4 postcodes (CT15), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 11301671.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (E: 3, F: 3, G: 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 D; Band D in Dover costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Martin Mill, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Pines Garden, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St James' Surgery, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £292,500 | £292,500 | £292,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £96,750 | £75,500 | £118,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £71,000 | £69,000 | £73,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2022 | BABY DOLPHIN CT15 6HP | Other | £4,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Mar 2022 | THE CLIFF HOUSE CT15 6HP | Other | £4,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Mar 2022 | DOLPHINS LEAP CT15 6HP | Other | £4,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2018 | WHITE CLIFFES COTTAGE CT15 6HR | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2015 | WHITE CLIFFES COTTAGE CT15 6HR | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2014 | WHITE CLIFFES BUNGALOW CT15 6HR | Detached | £292,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2003 | WHITE CLIFFES BUNGALOW CT15 6HR | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | WHITE CLIFF CT15 6HR | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1998 | SEA COTTAGE CT15 6HR | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1998 | WHITE CLIFFES COTTAGE CT15 6HR | Detached | £75,500 | |
| 28 Jul 1997 | WHITE CLIFFES COTTAGE CT15 6HR | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 24 Jan 1997 | WHITE CLIFFES BUNGALOW CT15 6HR | Detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 1,730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St Margaret's Bay. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- HIGH GAUT, grade II
- ST MARGARET'S BAY WINDMILL, grade II
- ST MARGARET'S OLD LIGHTHOUSE, grade II
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 22 addresses are between 55 m and 100 m above sea level (84 m on average); the ground rises about 45 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT15 6EB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CT15 6HP | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| CT15 6HR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| CT15 6HS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Walmer 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 67.3 km (42 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 109 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St James' Surgery | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Aa Beggs | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Castle Street (Dental Practice) | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Port of Dover Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Pines Garden 2.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 990 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Field 1.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A pair of acoustic mirrors at Fan Bay, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A pair of acoustic mirrors at Fan Bay | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Corn Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| St Margaret's Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Madges Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Fan Bay | Bay | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Cut | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Trust South Foreland Lighthouse CT15 6HP | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Mrs Knotts Tea Room CT15 6HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (kent).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 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
- CT15 6HP: 12 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- CT15 6HR: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- CT15 6EB: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- CT15 6HS: 1 address
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.