Town Pop. 593

Living in Borden: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Borden scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Borden most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 62/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the ME9 postcode district. The ME9 district averages 40/100, putting Borden 13 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Borden sits 15 points above the ME9 district figure of 35/100. For the surrounding area, see ME9 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Borden scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
317 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 74 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wises Lane 36 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield Gardens 19 crimes
  3. 3 Mountview 18 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.554 · PM2.5 7.166 · PM10 12.498 µg/m³
69
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
6 schools in area · 24 within 4km
4Good2Ungraded
  • Minterne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Oaks Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Westlands SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Borden Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Westlands 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
50
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital7.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.1 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre13 mi
Hospital waitsMedway NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe London Road Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity3,076 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.3%Student3.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Swale · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
40
Sittingbourne 1.4 mi
Newington 2.2 mi
Kemsley 2.3 mi
J5 M2 1.7 mi
J5 M2 2.1 mi
J4 M2 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
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 Borden 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

Bredgar 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sittingbourne 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Broadoak 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Highsted 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newington 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hartlip 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Iwade 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Halstow 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lynsted 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upchurch 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Teynham 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Borden a nice place to live?

Borden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Borden is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Borden?

Borden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Borden?

Among the top-rated schools in Borden are Minterne Junior School, St Peter's Catholic Primary School and The Oaks Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Borden in total.

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Postcode districts in Borden

ME9 40 ⇄

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