CT17 Postcode District
CT17 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Dover Post town in Kent
The CT17 postcode district is located in the CT Canterbury postal area, CT17 has a population of 22,278 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.98 square miles (10.32 square kilometres or 2,550.09 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CT17. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The CT17 postcode district is primarily represented by the settlement of Dover in Kent, with a count of 255. Other significant settlements include River and Temple Ewell. Dover is the main post town in the CT17 postcode district, also located in Kent.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CT17 0, covers Dover and River in Kent.
The sector CT17 9, covers Dover in Kent.
The post town for this district is DOVER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dover District area with a total of 535 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0.98 | ENE |
| Folkestone | 5.49 | WSW |
| Deal | 8.38 | NE |
| Hythe | 9.60 | WSW |
| Sandwich | 10.64 | NNE |
| Fordwich | 13.70 | NNW |
| Canterbury | 14.01 | NW |
| Ramsgate | 15.60 | NNE |
| Broadstairs | 17.51 | NNE |
| New Romney | 17.88 | WSW |
| Ashford | 18.14 | W |
| Herne Bay | 18.41 | NNW |
| Margate | 18.62 | NNE |
| Whitstable | 19.76 | NW |
| Lydd | 20.46 | SW |
| Faversham | 21.62 | NW |
| Tenterden | 26.51 | W |
| Rye | 26.91 | WSW |
| Sittingbourne | 28.16 | WNW |
| Minster | 29.10 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 609
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER | DOVER | CT17 0 | 255 |
| DOVER | DOVER | CT17 9 | 242 |
| DOVER | DOVER | CT17 0 | 40 |
| River | DOVER | CT17 0 | 35 |
| River | DOVER | CT17 0 | 33 |
| DOVER | DOVER | CT17 9 | 2 |
| Temple Ewell | DOVER | CT17 0 | 1 |
| River | DOVER | CT17 0 | 1 |
Street list for CT17
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MALVERN ROAD | 191 |
| QUEENS GARDENS | 169 |
| WORTHINGTON STREET | 151 |
| HAWKESBURY STREET | 145 |
| EFFINGHAM CRESCENT | 130 |
| COOMBE VALLEY ROAD | 125 |
| PRIORY GATE ROAD | 125 |
| SAXON STREET | 111 |
| CLARENDON PLACE | 104 |
| CRABBLE MEADOWS | 101 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2939 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 687 |
| Shoplifting | 430 |
| Other theft | 402 |
| Public order | 283 |
| Drugs | 229 |
| Other crime | 210 |
| Vehicle crime | 198 |
| Burglary | 137 |
| Possession of weapons | 100 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON ROAD | DOVER | 61 | CT17 0SP | View map | |
| SNARGATE STREET | DOVER | 14 | CT17 9BZ | View map | |
| WORTHINGTON STREET | DOVER | 14 | CT17 9AF | View map | |
| FOLKESTONE ROAD | DOVER | 7 | CT17 9SG | View map |
Schools in the district
Astor Secondary School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Astor Avenue , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0AS
Headteacher: Mr Lee Kane (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Astor Avenue , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0DQ
Headteacher: Mr Philip Horstrup (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Priory Fields School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Astor Avenue , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0FS
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Siggins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Priory Fields School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Astor Avenue , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0FS
Headteacher: Miss Casey Hall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Radigund's Road , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0LB
Headteacher: Mr Christopher J Russell (Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Radigund's Road , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0LB
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Castle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
River Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lewisham Road , River , Dover
Postcode: CT17 0PP
Headteacher: Mr Neil Brinicombe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St David's Avenue , Dover
Postcode: CT17 9HJ
Headteacher: Mrs Jacky Cox (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Martin's School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Markland Road , Dover
Postcode: CT17 9LY
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Vale View Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vale View Road , Elms Vale , Dover
Postcode: CT17 9NP
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Wilmoth (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Vale View Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vale View Road , Elms Vale , Dover
Postcode: CT17 9NP
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Sprigmore (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Elms School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Elms Vale Road , Dover
Postcode: CT17 9PS
Headteacher: Mr John Dexter (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Priory Dental Practice | 3 PRIORY ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9RQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Cliffs Medical Centre | 143 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01304 201705 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Chemist | 127 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SG | PHARMACY | Call 01304 213749 |
| 2 | Cairns Chemist | VANTAGE PHARMACY, 51 LONDON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0SP | PHARMACY | Call 01304 206968 |
| 3 | River Pharmacy | 1 CHILTON WAY, RIVER, DOVER, KENT, CT17 0QB | PHARMACY | Call 01304 820573 |
| 4 | White Cliffs Pharmacy | 141 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, CT17 9SG | PHARMACY | Call 01304 240500 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £386,327 | 26 | £376,850 | 35 | £400,545 | 22 | £365,153 | 29 |
| Semi-detached | £281,302 | 62 | £256,642 | 67 | £274,245 | 49 | £292,980 | 79 |
| Terraced | £191,755 | 163 | £190,990 | 182 | £195,922 | 140 | £215,559 | 190 |
| Flats | £127,375 | 30 | £140,652 | 33 | £117,212 | 47 | £164,447 | 58 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Dover Priory
CRS Code: DVP
Operator: SE
Line: South Eastern Main Line|Chatham Main Line|Kent Coast Line
Company: Southeastern
Kearsney (Kent)
CRS Code: KSN
Operator: SE
Line: Chatham Main Line
Company: Southeastern
Accessible motorway junctions
M20 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.80
Average Driving Distance: 7.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 534
M20 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.71
Average Driving Distance: 8.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 534
M20 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.34
Average Driving Distance: 10.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 534
M20 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.61
Average Driving Distance: 12.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 534
M20 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.85
Average Driving Distance: 18.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 534
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CT17 0 | Dover Delivery Office |
| CT17 9 | Dover Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | T | 1 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| C | T | 1 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the CT17 postal code are DOVER and River.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Strait of Dover.
The CT17 Postcode shares a border with CT16 (DOVER, Whitfield, Temple Ewell) and CT15 (St. Margarets-At-Cliffe, Eythorne, Shepherdswell).
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