Town Pop. 1,705

Living in Ash (Dover): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ash (Dover) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CT3 postcode district, Ash (Dover) ranks 4th.

Its safety score runs 27 points above the CT3 district's 64/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT3 postcode district.

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Ash (Dover) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
144.9 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 97 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 14 crimes
  2. 2 Weddington Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ash Cartwright and Kelsey 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
15
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre11.7 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital17.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,539 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.8%Student3.9%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.7%
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Sandwich 2.7 mi
Minster 3.8 mi
Adisham 4.4 mi
J13 M20 13.6 mi
J13 M20 13.9 mi
J12 M20 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£294k £362k £432k £500k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Weddington 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cliffs End 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Monkton (Thanet) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ash (Dover) a nice place to live?

Ash (Dover) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ash (Dover) is 41/100, 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 Ash (Dover)?

Ash (Dover) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 247 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ash (Dover)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ash (Dover) is Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ash (Dover) in total.

What are house prices like in Ash (Dover)?

The current median house price in Ash (Dover) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Ash (Dover) in context

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Postcode districts in Ash (Dover)

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