Underdown Road Dover
21 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT17), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11301303.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £192,025 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 3).
- Flood: 10 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 690 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 28 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White Cliffs Medical Centre, about 390 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 197 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 | £192,025 | £192,025 | £192,025 |
| 2020 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £162,500 | £148,000 | £177,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2016 | 3 | £143,000 | £139,000 | £147,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £99,150 | £99,150 | £99,150 |
| 2004 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 1999 | 2 | £46,000 | £42,000 | £50,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | 7 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £192,025 | |
| 2 Nov 2020 | 7 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2019 | 12 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 11 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 8 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 12 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2016 | 2 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 12 May 2016 | 7 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £147,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2014 | 10 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2006 | 7 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £99,150 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 16 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2003 | 5 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 8 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 2 Aug 1999 | 16 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 1 Jan 1999 | 12 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 5 May 1998 | 5 CT17 9QS | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); Flat (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1900-1929 (3); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
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 B (57% of about 1,440 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 1.0 km
- 1 Malvern Road, Dover: up to 17 homes, permissioned (540 m)
- Former Playground, North Military Road, Dover: up to 20 homes, permissioned (870 m)
- Car Park, Military Road, Dover: up to 8 homes, permissioned (930 m)
- 67-69 High Street, Dover: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
- Former Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover: up to 81 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 2 October 2026: AFFINITY WATER - SOUTH EAST, Permanent reinstatement, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: AFFINITY WATER - SOUTH EAST, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 14 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 3 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 9QS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| CT17 9SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | possible |
| CT17 9SN | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 0 / 10 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 20 m and 28 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 9QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 9SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT17 9SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dover Priory 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m |
| Kearsney (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Martin Mill 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 43 within 800 m; nearest Elms Vale Junction | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal | 1.5 km |
| Car parks | Port Parking | 830 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km; nearest Folkestone Road | 640 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 65.1 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 103.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest White Cliffs Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Grace Chemist | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dover Priory Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Buckland Community Hospital Cdc | 1.0 km |
| Police station | Police | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Londis Cashzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 26 ha | 740 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 560 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights, a scheduled monument, 570 m south-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights | Scheduled monument | 570 m south-east |
| Library Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m north-east |
| School Chapel Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m north-east |
| St Martin's Priory (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 850 m north-east |
| Ruins of Cloisters to West of the Refectory of St Martins Priory Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m north-east |
| The School Hall Dover College | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m north-east |
| Maison Dieu | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stepping Down | Wood | 930 m west |
| Coney Hill | Hill | 940 m west |
| Wellington Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km north |
| Shakespeare Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.5 km south |
| Samphire Hoe | Headland | 2.6 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 160 m | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m | No published inspection |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m | No published inspection |
| Astor Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m | 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 | 720 m | 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 |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield local CT17 9QR | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Alexander House Care Home CT17 9SP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Longfield Guest House CT17 9SL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2021 |
| CC's CT17 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Little India CT17 9NT | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Oasis Chinese Take Away CT17 9NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jun 2025 |
| News market CT17 9NZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Crown And Sceptre CT17 9NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Boars Head CT17 9PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Londis Whitecliff CT17 9SG | Retailers - other | 430 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Next Steps Preschool CT17 9LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2019 |
| S.r Convenience Store CT17 9SG | Retailers - other | 480 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Golden Grill Fish Bar CT17 9SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Priory Fields Breakfast Club CT17 0FS | School/college/university | 490 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Priory Fields School CT17 0FS | School/college/university | 490 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Winchelsea Road (35); On or near Belgrave Road (32); On or near Longfield Road (19); On or near North Street (17); On or near Glen Grove (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 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 9QS: 19 addresses
- CT17 9SL: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- CT17 9SN: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
North Street · Glen Grove · Longfield Road · Belgrave Road · Chestnut Road · Vale View Road · Westbury Road · Winchelsea Street · Oakvale Close · Monins Road · Westbury Crescent · Cow Lane
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.