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42 Lower Road, River, Dover, CT17 0QY
This 134 square metre property in River, Dover, Dover carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £500,000 in October 2022, up from £335,000 previously.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
134 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2016from Sept 2011
EPC improved fromF34toE46
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
85%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£470,000
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Transaction history
+49.3%(6y)
£500,000Latest
Oct 2022£335,000
Aug 2016£250,000
Mar 2012£200,000
Apr 2003£65,000
Jan 2000Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2025
£285,000
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Jul 2024
£275,000
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Jul 2024
£300,000
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Dec 2022
£340,000
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Apr 2022
£357,000
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Apr 2022
£325,000
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House Price Index
Dover+3.3%
92.7
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Lower Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 25 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,731/£2,585 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 88% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 17% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
46 (E)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 4% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
134 m²/99 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 88% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
9.1 t/year/5.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 10% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 76% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About River, Dover
This property is located in the town of Dover, a major ferry port facing France across the narrowest part of the English Channel.
River, Dover lies within Dover, a town and port in Kent, England. Dover is a town and major ferry port in Kent, southeast England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 miles) from Cap Gris Nez in France. The town is situated southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. Dover is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. The area is known for its maritime heritage and its position as a gateway between Britain and continental Europe. Residents and visitors experience the historic town atmosphere alongside modern port facilities, with a clear sense of coastal setting and transport significance. The locality offers a blend of traditional town character and contemporary maritime activity.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Dover
Total Crimes
71
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual43(61%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(13%)
Other Theft4(6%)
Public Order4(6%)
Drugs3(4%)
Other Crime2(3%)
Weapons2(3%)
Vehicle Crime2(3%)
Shoplifting1(1%)
Theft from Person1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Northbourne Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Beaufoy Terrace
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near St Giles Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Churchill Street
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Churchill Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Shooter's Hill
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
18 within 3kmP
River Primary School
270m
3 mins
P
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
1.2km
15 mins
P
Green Park Community Primary School
1.3km
16 mins
S
Dover Christ Church Academy
1.6km
20 mins
S
Dover Grammar School for Boys
2.0km
24 mins
S
Astor Secondary School
2.1km
25 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWhitfield Hill Bottom
Bus Stop165m
2 mins
Common Lane
Bus Stop218m
3 mins
Cowper Road
Bus Stop293m
4 mins
Minnis Lane
Bus Stop327m
4 mins
Pilgrims Way
Bus Stop385m
5 mins
Kearsney Rail Station
Rail614m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
48 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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