Town Pop. 6,198

Living in Whitfield (Dover): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitfield (Dover) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Whitfield (Dover) most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

On the national picture that lands Whitfield (Dover) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
116.5 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 234 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 174 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 70 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Shoplifting 62 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 133 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 103 crimes
  2. 2 Sheridan Road 63 crimes
  3. 3 Rokesley Road 29 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11 µg/m³
72
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
50
6 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Green Park Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Temple Ewell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitfield Aspen SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dover Christ Church AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • River Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital15.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital15.8 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre17 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuckland Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,828 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 148 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.5%Student3.2%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.7%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary30.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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
57
Kearsney 1.1 mi
Dover Priory 2.2 mi
Martin Mill 2.5 mi
J13 M20 7.1 mi
J13 M20 7.6 mi
J12 M20 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 59
Detached £405,000 18
Semi-detached £295,000 15
Terraced £267,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£148k £254k £362k £467k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Guston 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alkham 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Margaret's at Cliffe 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Mongeham 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsdown 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Capel-le-Ferne 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitfield (Dover) a nice place to live?

Whitfield (Dover) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitfield (Dover) is 48/100, 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 Whitfield (Dover)?

Whitfield (Dover) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 722 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitfield (Dover)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitfield (Dover) are Green Park Community Primary School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Whitfield (Dover) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitfield (Dover)?

The current median house price in Whitfield (Dover) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £267,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitfield (Dover) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitfield (Dover)

CT16 50 ⇄

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