Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Kent, England
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Kent, England
The property market in the CT17 9EQ postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the CT1 area, there were 4085 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £331117.
Property market | £351,658 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (40.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 60.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 355 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 215 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Dover level) | |
Community | Median age is 46.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Low for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dover) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (68 mins) | |
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£351,658 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Southend (40.5 miles) | |
60.9mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 46.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Kent, Low for UK | |
Ranked 355 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions215 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Dover level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dover) | |
- London St Pancras (68 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Western Heights has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £551,182, which is up 1.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £351,658, a terraced house £267,973 and a flat £178,753. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £686 per month. Property prices in Western Heights are slightly lower than the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Western Heights, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Dover level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Western Heights | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Walmer A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (2 change(s) - 100 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 139 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 146 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (3 change(s) - 156 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Martin Mill A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (2 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (2 change(s) - 142 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (3 change(s) - 152 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Snowdown A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +20% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 119 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 136 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 160 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Kearsney (Kent) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 126 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (2 change(s) - 136 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 136 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 139 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 169 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Dover Priory A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (112 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (123 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 137 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 147 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 173 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Western Heights has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Edmund's Catholic School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Aycliffe Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Guston Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary school Community school - Girls | No |
Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary school Foundation school - Boys | No |
Dover College | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Duke of York's Royal Military School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Astor Secondary School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
White Cliffs Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Barton Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Priory Fields School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Martin's School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Vale View Community School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Dover Grammar School for Girls | Secondary school Community school - Girls | 1: Outstanding (11/15/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Dover Grammar School for Boys | Secondary school Foundation school - Boys | 2: Good (2/3/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Vale View Community School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2022) | 18 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
Guston Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/1/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Priory Fields School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/21/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
St Martin's School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/28/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Aycliffe Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/7/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Duke of York's Royal Military School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2014) | 171 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
White Cliffs Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/9/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Barton Junior School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/9/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
St Edmund's Catholic School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2022) | 65 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/21/2014) | 38 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (2/21/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Dover | |
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (11/16/2022) | 18 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
Astor Secondary School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (1/29/2020) | 13 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Dover |
Dover College | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Dover |
School | Type |
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Dover Grammar School for Girls Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/15/2013) |
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/16/2019) |
Dover Grammar School for Boys Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (2/3/2016) |
Vale View Community School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2022) 18 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Guston Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/1/2012) |
Priory Fields School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/21/2013) |
St Martin's School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/28/2014) |
Aycliffe Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/7/2013) |
Duke of York's Royal Military School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2014) 171 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
White Cliffs Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/9/2019) |
Barton Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/9/2014) |
St Edmund's Catholic School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2022) 65 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/21/2014) 38 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Charlton Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/21/2018) |
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (11/16/2022) 18 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Astor Secondary School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (1/29/2020) 13 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Dover College Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary |
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Average speed | 60.9 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
CT17 9EQ | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 96.8% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
Western Heights has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Dover Town Centre Dover, Asda Dover Supermarket, Farmfoods Dover Town Centre Dover, Iceland Dover, Iceland St James Retail Park Dover Food Warehouse, M&S St James Retail Park Dover Foodhall, Morrisons Dover Town Centre Dover. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Admiral Harvey, Boars Head, Cinque Port Arms, Crown and Sceptre, Dewdrop Inn, Eight Bells PH, Funky Monkey, Golden Lion, Lava Lounge Bar, Louis Armstr... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Aspendos, Blakes of Dover, Bluebirds, Breakwater Tap House and Pizzeria, Brenda's Kitchen, Calcutta Port, Chaplins, Cinnamon Island, Coombes Kitchen, ... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Boardwalk Cafe, Cafe Melange, Costa Coffee, Costa Coffee, Next, Honey Pot Cafe, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, Sunrise Cafe, Tea Cafe Restaurant, The Beano Cafe, ... (see map below for more). CT17 9EQ has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Kent has a high crime rate (96 crimes reported per thousand people). Western Heights has a consistent crime rate as this, with 97 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Western Heights has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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