City Pop. 575

Living in Preston (Dover): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Preston (Dover) comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CT3 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Preston (Dover) sits 29 points above the CT3 district figure of 64/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
113 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Molland Lea 9 crimes
  2. 2 Court Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Lambourne Way 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.902 · PM2.5 6.461 · PM10 11.099 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Preston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre9.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital17.1 mi
William Harvey Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,507 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
35
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.2%Student3.1%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Minster 4.3 mi
Adisham 4.5 mi
Sturry 4.5 mi
J7 M2 12.9 mi
J7 M2 13.3 mi
J6 M2 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Preston (Dover) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Upstreet 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Monkton (Thanet) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas at Wade 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sturry 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Preston (Dover) a nice place to live?

Preston (Dover) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Preston (Dover) is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Preston (Dover)?

Preston (Dover) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Preston (Dover)?

Among the top-rated schools in Preston (Dover) is Preston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Preston (Dover) in total.

Preston (Dover) in context

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Postcode districts in Preston (Dover)

CT3 39 ⇄

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