Dover's CT16 postcode has experienced modest price appreciation at 1.3% compound annual growth over five years, placing it in the average range nationally at the 47th percentile. Rental growth significantly outpaced capital appreciation, expanding at 7.8% annually across the same period. Population remained relatively static with 0.5% growth over five years, indicating limited demographic momentum. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 49.7, suggesting neither established decline nor strong upward momentum. These metrics present a district characterised by rental yield potential rather than capital gains, with landlord returns driven primarily through tenant income rather than property value increases.
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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 0.8 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
58 planning applications submitted in CT16 over the last six months, 4 change of use.
- Change of use and conversion of upper floors to 4 self-contained flatsFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) for the change of use from C3 (dwellinghouses) to C4 (HMO) up to 6 peopleApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use and conversion, to the first floor, from commercial office (Class E) to a pool & snooker club with licensed barJan 2026 · Decided
Dover (CT16) common questions
Is Dover up and coming?
Dover (CT16) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 57% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.7 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 37/100 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 (CT16) 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 (CT16) is £1,110 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dover?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dover (CT17), Dover (CT15), Folkestone (CT19), Folkestone (CT18), Folkestone (CT20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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