| Council | Dover |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
Is Dover right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Dover is £228,270, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Dover house price trends over the last 30 years.
£228,270
£480,003
£143,970
£265,892
£215,073
Is Dover a nice place to live?
Dover is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Dover?
Dover has an average crime rate of 157.9 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and Pencester Road, as reported by Kent Police.
What are the best schools in Dover?
Dover has 20 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Green Park Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Dover?
The majority of residents in Dover identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.