Town Pop. 783

Living in Aldington: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aldington comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Aldington places 10th of 11 in the TN25 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the TN25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On safety specifically, Aldington sits 13 points above the TN25 district figure of 80/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church View 13 crimes
  2. 2 Ransley Green 11 crimes
  3. 3 Priory Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Aldington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital3.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital3.3 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre17.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySellindge Surgery3 mi
GP capacity2,473 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.4%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
13
Ham Street 4 mi
Westenhanger 4.3 mi
Ashford International 4.6 mi
J10A M20 2.9 mi
J10A M20 3.3 mi
J10 M20 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aldington 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

Mersham 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldington a nice place to live?

Aldington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aldington is 38/100, 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 Aldington?

Aldington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldington?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldington is Aldington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aldington in total.

Aldington in context

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Postcode districts in Aldington

TN25 43 ⇄

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