Town comparison
Deal vs Dover
Which is better to live in? 7.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Dover offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Dover
£272,408
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Dover
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Dover
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Dover
376.1
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Dover
70
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Dover
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Dover more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £272,408 versus £344,050 in Deal. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Dover it is a flat at £154,910.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Deal (£314,912 vs £211,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dover prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Deal (78.1 per 1,000) compared to Dover (78.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Dover it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Deal: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92.3% in Dover.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deal | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 17 |
| Primary | 6 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Deal enjoy 391.2 Mbps on average, while Dover lags behind at 376.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 96.1% in Dover. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 71% in Dover.
Deal is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (391 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Deal is band C (score 70), ahead of Dover's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,212 in Dover. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Dover.
Deal has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Deal has a population of 28,992 while Dover has 36,349. Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £33,352 in Dover. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 46.5 in Dover. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 53% in Dover.
| Indicator | Deal | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 36,349 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27% |
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