Town Pop. 215

Living in Bishopsbourne: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishopsbourne comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Bishopsbourne most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CT4 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the CT4 district's 61/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CT4 postcode district.

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Bishopsbourne scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
232.6 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 18 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 790% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 481% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lysander Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Coldharbour Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Riverside Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.425 · PM2.5 6.609 · PM10 11.816 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre9.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCanterbury Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,559 patients per GP
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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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.3%Student5.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Bekesbourne 2.5 mi
Adisham 2.9 mi
Aylesham 3.1 mi
J13 M20 9 mi
J13 M20 9 mi
J12 M20 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishopsbourne 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 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bossingham 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopsbourne a nice place to live?

Bishopsbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishopsbourne is 45/100, 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 Bishopsbourne?

Bishopsbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bishopsbourne

CT4 44 ⇄

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