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Living in Appledore (Ashford): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appledore (Ashford) comes out at 40/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. Appledore (Ashford) places 4th of 12 in the TN26 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Appledore (Ashford) sits 8 points above the TN26 district figure of 84/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
216.1 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 23 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hawthorn 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital9.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital9.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodchurch Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,790 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student3.5%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
Appledore 1.2 mi
Ham Street 3.8 mi
Rye 6 mi
J10A M20 9 mi
J10A M20 9.1 mi
J10 M20 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Appledore (Ashford) 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

Appledore Heath 40 0.7 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodchurch 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Iden 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appledore (Ashford) a nice place to live?

Appledore (Ashford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appledore (Ashford) is 40/100, 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 Appledore (Ashford)?

Appledore (Ashford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Appledore (Ashford) in context

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Postcode districts in Appledore (Ashford)

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