Town Pop. 298

Living in Alkham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alkham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CT15 postcode district.

The CT15 district averages 42/100, putting Alkham 5 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Alkham sits 13 points above the CT15 district figure of 63/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT15 postcode district.

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Alkham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
151 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 15 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 570% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chalksole Green Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Alkham Valley Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Badgers Rise 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital13 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.1 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre16.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLydden Surgery2 mi
GP capacity3,134 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.9%Student2.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership87.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
19
Kearsney 2.3 mi
Dover Priory 3.6 mi
Shepherdswell 3.6 mi
J13 M20 3.8 mi
J13 M20 4.3 mi
J12 M20 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alkham 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

Lydden 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Capel-le-Ferne 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hawkinge 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 4.5 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alkham a nice place to live?

Alkham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alkham is 37/100, 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 Alkham?

Alkham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Alkham in context

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Postcode districts in Alkham

CT15 42 ⇄

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