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Dover, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Dover is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 41,709. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 41,709 |
| Population Density | 346 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1260°, 1.3126° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.8 inches (656 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,980 |
| Median Age | 46.1 years |
About Dover
Dover is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 41,709. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dover vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Dover vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,980 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,980 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,796 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $377,046 |
| 34% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,275 |
| 10% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 16,684 |
Property Tax
Climate in Dover
Dover has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 120.7 sq mi (312.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1260°N, 1.3126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 23 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 6 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Dover has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.0% |
| 20% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Total Area | 120.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
Schools in Dover
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin's School | - | - | - | - |
| Farthingloe Sports Ground, Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Guston Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Portal House School | - | - | - | - |
| Barton Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langdon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Melbourne Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| River Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Elms School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover College | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | - | - | - | - |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Vale View Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Priory Fields School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Park Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Whitfield Aspen School | - | - | - | - |
| Astor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dover
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RWL (FR) | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer (FR) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Dover
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Canterbury Roman Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Grand Jury Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Hythe Town Museum | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Kent Museum of Freemasonry | ||||
| Marlowe's Ghost | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge | ||||
| The Marlowe Kit | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Dover
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine House | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canterbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hythe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swalecliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Templeman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dover
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Shed | |||||
| The Goods Yard | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Dover
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dover
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dover
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dover
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dover
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dover
8 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dover
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dover
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dover
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dover
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dover
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dover
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dover
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Dover
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dover
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dover
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buckland Bridge | |
| Buckland Post Office | |
| Dover Post Office | |
| East Langdon Post Office | |
| St Margarets at Cliffe Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dover
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beacon Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Charlton Church | |
| Dover Baptist Church | |
| Dover Masjid | |
| River Methodist Church | |
| Saint Francis Church | |
| St Augustine | |
| St Edmund's Chapel | |
| St Martin's Church | |
| St Mary in Castro | |
| St Nicholas | |
| St Peter | |
| St. Andrew's | |
| St. Margaret of Antioch | |
| St. Martin of Tours | |
| St. Mary's | |
| St. Paul's |
Explore Near Dover
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Dover
What is the population of Dover?
Dover has a population of 41,709 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 346 people per square mile, spread across 120.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Dover expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,980, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $377,046 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.
How is the job market in Dover?
The unemployment rate in Dover is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 3,796 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Dover?
The median home value in Dover is $377,046. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,275. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.
How are the schools in Dover?
27.0% of adults in Dover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Dover?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Dover is 4.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.