Deal vs Whitfield (Dover)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Whitfield (dover) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Deal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Whitfield (Dover)
£341,902
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Whitfield (Dover)
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Whitfield (Dover)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Whitfield (Dover)
376.1
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Whitfield (Dover)
70
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Whitfield (Dover)
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £341,902, Whitfield (dover) undercuts Deal (£344,050) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Whitfield (dover) it is a flat at £166,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Deal (£521,332 vs £431,430).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deal prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDeal has a crime rate of 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Whitfield (dover) at 78.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Whitfield (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 EastOf the 7 schools in Deal, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Whitfield (dover), which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitfield (Dover) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deal | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Deal averages 391.2 Mbps – ahead of Whitfield (dover)'s 376.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 96.1% in Whitfield (dover). Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 71% in Whitfield (dover).
Deal is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (391 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Deal, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Whitfield (dover). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,212 in Whitfield (dover). 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Whitfield (dover).
Deal has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £33,352 in Whitfield (dover). The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 46.5 in Whitfield (dover). Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 53% in Whitfield (dover). Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 66.2% in Whitfield (dover). Deal has a population of 28,992 and Whitfield (dover) has 6,509.
| Indicator | Deal | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 6,509 |
| 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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