Town Pop. 2,128

Living in Aylesham: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aylesham comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 35/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Aylesham places 2nd of 12 in the CT3 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Aylesham sits 9 points above the CT3 district figure of 26/100. That puts Aylesham in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
148.5 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 83 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 81 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Shoplifting 57 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 65 crimes
  2. 2 Heritage Road 29 crimes
  3. 3 Church View 29 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Aylesham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AyleshamPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Nonington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre11 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.1 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity1,492 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 131 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired22.4%Student4.1%Other inactive18.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary35.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership56.9%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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
38
Aylesham 0.4 mi
Snowdown 1 mi
Adisham 1 mi
J13 M20 9.2 mi
J13 M20 9.3 mi
J12 M20 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £271,500 48
Semi-detached £280,000 17
Terraced £259,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£233k £277k £322k £366k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Adisham 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aylesham a nice place to live?

Aylesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aylesham is 43/100, 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 Aylesham?

Aylesham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 316 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aylesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Aylesham are Aylesham Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Aylesham in total.

What are house prices like in Aylesham?

The current median house price in Aylesham is £271,500, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £280,000, terraced £259,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Aylesham in context

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Postcode districts in Aylesham

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