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Living in Adisham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Adisham is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CT3 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the CT3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (11), schools (15), healthcare (16) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
193.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Dixwell Place 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.969 · PM2.5 6.479 · PM10 11.147 µg/m³
74
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Adisham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre10.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAylesham Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,559 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired23.5%Student4.2%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Adisham 0.4 mi
Aylesham 1.3 mi
Snowdown 2.1 mi
J13 M20 10 mi
J13 M20 10.2 mi
J12 M20 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Adisham in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Aylesham 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Adisham a nice place to live?

Adisham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Adisham is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Adisham?

Adisham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Adisham?

Among the top-rated schools in Adisham is Adisham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Adisham in total.

Adisham in context

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Postcode districts in Adisham

CT3 39 ⇄

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