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Living in Whitfield (Dover)

A snapshot of life in Whitfield (Dover), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Whitfield (Dover) is a village in Dover, South East with a population of 6,509. The average house price is £341,902 and the overall crime rate is 78.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Whitfield (Dover) ranks

Population

6,509

Avg House Price

£341,902

Crime Rate

78.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

376 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,352

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Whitfield (dover)'s detached homes (£431,430) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£166,900).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Whitfield (dover) prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£263,543 → £341,902).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£431,430	£406,022	50
Semi-Detached	£312,815	£302,095	55
Terraced	£282,081	£282,500	45
Flat	£166,900	£156,000	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Whitfield (Dover) is 78.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Whitfield (dover): violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Dover Christ Church Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Whitfield Aspen School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Whitfield (dover) averages 376 Mbps — 276% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Whitfield (dover) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,212

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,509
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£33,352
Employment Rate	53%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	27%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Whitfield (dover)?

The average house price in Whitfield (dover) is £341,902 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Whitfield (dover)?

The most affordable entry point in Whitfield (dover) is a flat, with an average price of £166,900.

Is Whitfield (dover) a safe place to live?

Whitfield (dover) has a recorded crime rate of 78.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Whitfield (dover)?

Whitfield (dover) has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Whitfield (dover)?

Average broadband download speeds in Whitfield (dover) are around 376 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Whitfield (dover)?

Whitfield (dover) is a settlement in Dover with a population of approximately 6,509.

Most compared with

How does Whitfield (Dover) stack up against its neighbours?

Aylesham

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £343,767 · £341,902
Crime rate: 78.1 · 78.2
Distance: 6.3 mi

Canterbury

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £454,813 · £341,902
Crime rate: 80.2 · 78.2
Distance: 12.5 mi

Chartham

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £346,417 · £341,902
Crime rate: 80.1 · 78.2
Distance: 13.7 mi

Deal

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £344,050 · £341,902
Crime rate: 78.1 · 78.2
Distance: 6.1 mi

Dover

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £272,408 · £341,902
Crime rate: 78.1 · 78.2
Distance: 1.8 mi

Folkestone

Whitfield (Dover)

House price: £332,015 · £341,902
Crime rate: 75 · 78.2
Distance: 7.5 mi

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