Dover (CT15) has experienced modest property price appreciation, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, whilst rental growth has outpaced this considerably at 7.8% annually over the same period. The district's population has grown by just 0.5% over five years, suggesting limited demand-side pressure on housing stock. With a trajectory score of 47.7 out of 100, placing it at the 35th percentile nationally, Dover ranks as an average performer within the UK property market. The postcode is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, indicating potential for future development, though current metrics do not reflect accelerating change. For investors, the rental-to-price growth differential warrants examination, though absolute growth rates remain relatively constrained compared to higher-performing districts.
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- 1Property prices up 0.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Dover · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
68 planning applications submitted in CT15 over the last six months, including 10 new build residential schemes, 3 change of use.
- Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 17/00412 (Erection of a detached dwelling and garage with store over (existing dwelling and outbuilding to be demolished)) to allow increase in size of dwellingJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00770 (Erection of a dwelling with associated vehicle access) to replace dormers with velux windowsJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of a dwelling, vehicular access and associated parking (Self-Build)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Dover (CT15) common questions
Is Dover up and coming?
Dover (CT15) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 65% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Dover safe?
Dover has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dover?
The average property price in Dover (CT15) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dover?
The median monthly rent in Dover (CT15) is £1,110 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dover?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dover (CT16), Dover (CT17), Folkestone (CT18), Folkestone (CT19), Canterbury (CT3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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