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Welcome to Clarendons Estate and Letting Agent in Dover
Dover greets you with its world-famous White Cliffs, grand castle, and historic port — the classic gateway between Britain and Europe at the edge of Kent. This coastal town has experienced significant investment and regeneration in recent years, bringing modern shopping, new homes, and a vibrant marina quarter alongside its ancient heritage. Whether you’re after coastal charm, rapid transport links, or future-facing opportunities, Dover has something for everyone.
Clarendons provides expert guidance at every step, ensuring your move in or out of Dover is smooth, informed, and rewarding.
Clarendons gave us the confidence to move from London to Dover. Their insight and dedication were outstanding, helping us secure a beautiful period home just minutes from the seafront and castle.
The Dover Property Market
Dover’s property market remains one of the most attractive on the Kent coast, combining affordable entry points with growth driven by regeneration and improved amenities. Buyers enjoy a wide choice — from period terraces and seaside flats to new eco-friendly developments and character homes in neighbouring villages.
Average Property Prices (2025)
Source: HM Land Registry, July 2025. Prices for Dover CT16, CT17 & local area.
With average prices at £289,000, Dover offers exceptional value and solid long-term prospects. Waterfront apartments, town-centre houses, and family homes in Whitfield and River all see steady demand from those relocating and investing on the coast.
Dover Town
Dover is world-renowned for its epic White Cliffs and magnificent castle, offering breathtaking walks, unrivalled views of the English Channel, and a direct link to centuries of history. The town centre has seen major investment in recent years — from the rejuvenated St James Retail Park to the stylish Dover Marina.
Restaurants, independent boutiques, art spaces, and regular markets bring vibrancy year-round. The port itself remains a vital transport hub not just for holidaymakers but also for major logistics and cruise lines, boosting both the economy and the property landscape locally.
Whether it’s open countryside, community events, or instant gateways to mainland Europe, Dover’s mixture of tradition, opportunity, and natural beauty is hard to beat.
Transport
Dover’s High Speed 1 railway offers direct services to London St Pancras in as little as 1 hour 6 minutes, with up to 4 trains per hour. The A2 and A20 provide quick car access across Kent, to Canterbury, and along the coast. Buses and a new zero-emission BRT route make local journeys efficient, and the Dover ferry port connects with France for international travel.
National and European links ensure Dover is not only a commuter and family town, but a well-connected base for exploring and business.
Education
Dover offers a variety of schools including primary options rated "Good" and "Outstanding" by Ofsted. Goodwin Academy provides modern secondary education, and Dover Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls are among Kent’s leading grammar options.
Technical and further education is available at East Kent College Dover campus, offering post-16 and vocational courses for the wider region.
What are the House Styles in Dover?
Dover is home to a broad mix of architectural styles — from classic Georgian townhouses in the Castle Ward, Victorian terraces close to the station and seafront, to spacious modern developments in Whitfield village with Help-to-Buy schemes for families. Apartments with harbour or channel views have become ever more sought-after in the new Dover Marina and Western Docks quarters.
Period semis in River and Maxton, smart detached homes in Whitfield, and energy-efficient new-builds throughout the area mean homebuyers are truly spoilt for choice.
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