Town Pop. 691

Living in Barham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barham comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Barham places 4th of 12 in the CT4 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages.

Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (10), lifestyle (12), schools (15) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT4 postcode district.

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Barham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
208.4 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 57 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bonny Bush Hill 16 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Barham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre10.8 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital11 mi
William Harvey Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAylesham Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,492 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2%Retired29.2%Student4.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
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
26
Snowdown 2.6 mi
Aylesham 2.8 mi
Adisham 3.1 mi
J13 M20 7.5 mi
J13 M20 7.5 mi
J12 M20 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Barham 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

Kingston (Canterbury) 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bossingham 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barham a nice place to live?

Barham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barham 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 Barham?

Barham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barham?

Among the top-rated schools in Barham is Barham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barham in total.

Barham in context

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Postcode districts in Barham

CT4 44 ⇄

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