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Dover is a town in Kent with a population of 116,410. The median house price stands at £285,000, with 1,583 sales in the past year. Prices have risen 9.6 percent over five years. Semi-detached homes are most common (31.0 percent), followed by terraced properties (27.9 percent).
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About 50.6 percent of homes meet energy efficiency band C or above. The median age is 46.1 years, and 66.2 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Deprivation levels are mixed; about 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Dover's average. Employment stands at 53.0 percent, with 28.0 percent retired. Health outcomes show life expectancy at 79.7 years for males and 83.5 years for females. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulates. Education provision includes 41 primary and 9 secondary schools; 18 of 21 rated by Ofsted are good or better. Rail connectivity is strong, with 12 stations including Shepherds Well Rail Station 1.2 kilometres away, offering 113-minute commutes to London Victoria. Dover has 60 supermarkets and 352 greenspaces.
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