House prices in Dover
The median price paid for a home in Dover was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,514 sales. House prices in Dover fell 3.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 1.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Dover was 24% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Dover was £1,021 a month in August 2026, 8.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Dover had 8.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Dover stands out
- Rents in Dover had the 16th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+8.6%).
- Prices in Dover had the 34th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−3.5%).
House prices in Dover
The median price paid in Dover was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,514 sales, or £3,311 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £425,000 | 330 | £3,837 | 0.0% | +1.2% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £300,000 | 401 | £3,509 | +0.7% | +9.1% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £240,000 | 588 | £2,889 | −2.0% | +5.3% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £165,000 | 195 | £2,745 | +3.1% | 0.0% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | £280,000 | −3.5% | +1.8% | £3,311 | −2.1% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Dover sold for a median £3,311 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Dover has the 156th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −3.5% change over the year is the 34th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Dover
The average private rent in Dover was £1,021 a month in August 2026, 8.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Dover are 36.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Dover has the 158th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Dover
1,363 homes were sold in Dover in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.14 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Dover were 0.9% up on the year before and 36.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 81st most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 18th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Dover
The police recorded 9,280 crimes in Dover in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Dover fell 5.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.53 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.43 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.92 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.28 |
Dover has the 127th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 19th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Dover
Dover is the 78th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 78th |
| Income | 95th |
| Employment | 59th |
| Education and skills | 76th |
| Health | 118th |
| Crime | 87th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 29th |
| Living environment | 166th |
Broadband and mobile in Dover
80.3% of premises in Dover can get gigabit broadband and 96.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 74.8% can get full fibre, and 1.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 62nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
82.8% of premises in Dover get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Dover
In the year ending June 2025, 6,465 people moved to Dover from elsewhere in the UK and 5,039 moved away, a net gain of 1,426 (11.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Folkestone and Hythe 1,019
- Canterbury 1,007
- Thanet 614
Most moved out to
- Canterbury 755
- Folkestone and Hythe 624
- Thanet 555
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Dover
How much does a house cost in Dover?
The median price paid for a home in Dover was £280,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £425,000; semi-detached £300,000; terraced £240,000; flats £165,000.
Are house prices in Dover going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Dover fell 3.5%, and over five years it rose 1.8%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Dover?
The average private rent in Dover was £1,021 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £728; 2 bed £952; 3 bed £1,166; 4+ bed £1,661.
Is Dover a safe place to live?
Dover had 8.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 127th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Dover?
74.8% of premises in Dover can get full fibre and 80.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Thanet 15 km
- Canterbury 16 km
- Folkestone and Hythe 27 km
- Swale 35 km
- Ashford 35 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.