Thirlmere Gardens Aylesham, Dover
14 addresses across 1 postcode (CT3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11301280.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £244,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aylesham, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aylesham Medical Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2015 | 3 | £155,000 | £145,000 | £165,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £139,250 | £123,500 | £155,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £138,000 | £135,000 | £141,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £85,000 | £75,000 | £96,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2022 | 14 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £244,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2021 | 7 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 6 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £172,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 14 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2015 | 6 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2015 | 7 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2012 | 7 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 4 May 2011 | 6 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2009 | 10 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 3 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £123,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2008 | 4 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 6 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2007 | 7 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2006 | 14 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 7 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 8 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 3 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 6 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 6 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 14 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 31 May 2000 | 2 CT3 3LU | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 8 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1998 | 14 CT3 3LU | Terraced | £37,750 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (80% of about 930 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)
- Aylesham Sports Club, Burgess Road, Aylesham: up to 21 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Dorman Avenue South, Aylesham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 72 m and 73 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT3 3LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aylesham 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Adisham 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Snowdown 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grasmere Way Aylesham | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Canterbury | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal | 14.4 km (9 miles) |
| Car parks | Kent Secure Parking | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 51.9 km (32 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 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Martin's Hospital | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nackington Police Station | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Aylesham, Aylesham | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,440 m² | 190 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Goodnestone Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goodnestone Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Court Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Ackholt Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Aylesham Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Long Pinners Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Leighgate Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Kelk Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 520 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 |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill'z Treats CT3 3GQ | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2021 |
| Aylesham Fried Chicken CT3 3HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Cornwallis Fish Bar CT3 3HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Londis CT3 3HQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Countryside Kebab And Pizza CT3 3HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| St Finbarr's RC Church CT3 3EZ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Sips n Giggles Ltd CT3 3DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Aylesham Post Office CT3 3DZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Sunshine Corner Nursery CT3 3BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Aylesham Breakfast Club CT3 3BS | School/college/university | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary CT3 3BS | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Tricky traves CT3 3BU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Lucky Star CT3 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Premier (T/a) Aylesham News CT3 3EY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Sticky Candy CT3 3DY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windermere Gardens (14); On or near Buckle Drive (10); On or near Grasmere Way (10); On or near Tennyson Gardens (10); On or near Primrose Gardens (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 79% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 Caterlink @ Aylesham Primary (school/college/university, CT3 3BS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT3 3LU: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Buttermere Gardens · Coleridge Gardens · Buckle Drive · Wordsworth Gardens · Grasmere Way · Coniston Drive · Ullswater Gardens · Cherry Blossom Way · Derwent Way · Tennyson Gardens · Ennerdale Gardens · Primrose Gardens
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.