Dover vs Sturry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dover wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Dover has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dover
£272,408
Sturry
£313,970
Crime Rate
Dover
78.1
Sturry
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dover
92.3%
Sturry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dover
376.1
Sturry
224.4
EPC Rating
Dover
70
Sturry
72
Median Income
Dover
£33,352
Sturry
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Sturry commands an average of £313,970, compared with £272,408 in Dover – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Dover is a flat at £154,910, while in Sturry it is a flat at £152,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Sturry (£259,450 vs £211,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dover prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Dover experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.1 per 1,000 versus 80.1 per 1,000 in Sturry. The most common crime category in Dover is violent-crime, while in Sturry 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 data is not fully available for both Dover and Sturry. Dover has 17 schools and Sturry has 1 schools.
Dover School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sturry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dover | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 376.1 Mbps in Dover and 224.4 Mbps in Sturry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Dover and 88.6% in Sturry. Gigabit availability stands at 71% in Dover and 35.7% in Sturry.
Dover is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (376 vs 224 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sturry, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Dover. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Dover and £1,072 in Sturry. 61.7% of homes in Dover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Sturry.
Sturry has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Dover and £30,596.5 in Sturry. The median age is 46.5 in Dover and 43.5 in Sturry. Employment rates stand at 53% in Dover and 53.2% in Sturry. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Dover versus 65.9% in Sturry. Dover has a population of 36,349 and Sturry has 4,857.
| Indicator | Dover | Sturry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,349 | 4,857 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £30,596.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 28.4% |
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