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Takeaways| Council | Dover |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town 46% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Dover is £230,665, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Dover house price trends over the last 30 years.
£230,665
£414,063
£147,083
£255,813
£218,529
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 a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 109 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 46% above the national average, and 59% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Dover?
Dover has 21 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: 3 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.