CT13 9LU postcode in Sandwich, Kent
CT13 9LU is a postcode in Sandwich, in the Sandwich ward of Dover. It is in the Herne Bay and Sandwich parliamentary constituency and the Kent police force area, and has been in use since July 2007.
Where CT13 9LU is, and what is near it
- CT13 9LU
- Other postcodes in CT13 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.2781, longitude 1.3493)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CT13 9LU?
- DoverDistrict council Dover: bins, council tax, planning
- KentCounty council Kent: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CT13 9LU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- KentPolice force area
- Herne Bay and SandwichParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Roger Gale (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Roger Gale
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CT13 9LU?
Every home and business at CT13 9LU can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 33% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Dover: 80%
Dover: 96%
The line marks the figure across Dover.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CT13 9LU?
BinDayBuddy does not read Dover District Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Dover District Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CT13 9LU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at CT13 9LU. 4 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Dover
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CT13 9LU: 1,334 properties in Dover are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Dover
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CT13 9LU is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 07:01 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal River Stour at SandwichFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Stour at Sandwich
- Coast from Ramsgate to KingsdownFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Coast from Ramsgate to Kingsdown
- Groundwater flooding in East KentFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in East Kent
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 07:01 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CT13 9LU?
Homes in CT13 9 sold for a typical £372,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 44 sales, up 11.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £740,000 7 sales
- Semi-detached £358,000 11 sales
- Terraced £392,500 18 sales
- Flat or maisonette £266,250 8 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CT13 district: a typical £332,500 from 113 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CT13 9LU
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in CT13 9LU from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CT13 9LU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,130 homes in the neighbourhood around CT13 9LU. The largest share of them, 32%, are in council tax band C. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (55%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Dover for 2026‑27: £2,462. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,641 (band A) to £4,103 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,188.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 70 (6%) | £1,641 |
| Band B | about 190 (17%) | £1,915 |
| Band C | about 360 (32%) | £2,188 |
| Band D | about 260 (23%) | £2,462 |
| Band E | about 120 (11%) | £3,009 |
| Band F | about 90 (8%) | £3,556 |
| Band G | about 40 (4%) | £4,103 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,923 |
When the homes were built
- 55% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- Withheld 1919 to 1939
- 5% 1945 to 1964
- 12% 1965 to 1982
- 14% 1983 to 1999
- 7% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 2% 2020 or later
Averages for Dover before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CT13 9LU is in (ONS area E01024244), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest open schools to CT13 9LU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CT13 9LU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CT13 9LU is Sandwich Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Sandwich Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Thanet Parkway Railway station 5.9 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Industrial Estate, 366 m away.
More stations near CT13 9LU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CT13 9LU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Sandwich Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 · Phone 01304 619790 950 mWalk
- Ash Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01304 812227 4.9 kmCycle
- The New Golf Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01304 367495 6.4 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CT13 9LU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CT13 9LU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Connected Kerb Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2 500 mWalk
- Connected Kerb Charging point · 2 chargers 800 mWalk
- Fastned Spitfire Way Charging point · 3 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 150 kW 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest to the centre of CT13 9LU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Preston House Dental Practice Phone 01304 621621 650 mWalk
- New Street Dental Practice Phone 01304 806513 800 mWalk
- Cornerways Dental Surgery Phone 01304 617131 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CT13 9LU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Spencer Private Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2025 · Phone 01843 234555 11.3 kmDrive
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01227 766877 11.5 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CT13 9LU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Upton House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2025 · Phone 01304 612365 2.8 kmCycle
- King Edward House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01304 812953 4.0 kmCycle
- Martha House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01304 615223 4.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CT13 9LU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 17 Market Street Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01304 612047 700 mWalk
- Eastry Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01304 611362 4.7 kmCycle
- Boots, 22 the Street Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01304 812242 5.0 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CT13 9LU?
The nearest vets to the centre of CT13 9LU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- White Mill Veterinarian 1.5 kmCycle
- Lakeview 4.7 kmCycle
- Plunketts Vets Phone +44 1843 591899 8.3 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CT13 9LU in a conservation area?
The centre of CT13 9LU is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CT13 9LU?
Police.uk records 28 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CT13 9LU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CT13 9LU
- Ward
- Sandwich
- Parish
- Sandwich
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Sandwich
- Rural or urban
- Urban, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- July 2007
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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