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Living in Bossingham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bossingham scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 7/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CT4 postcode district, Bossingham ranks 6th.

Against the wider CT4 district average of 44/100, that is 6 points below. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
575 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 48 crimes
↑ 621% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1352% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 929% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hardres Court Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Fairfield 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.918 · PM2.5 6.551 · PM10 11.66 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital7.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital7.5 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre10 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,534 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
70.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.6%Student3.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81%
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
11
Chartham 4.9 mi
Bekesbourne 5.2 mi
Canterbury East 5.3 mi
J11 M20 7.1 mi
J11 M20 7.1 mi
J11A M20 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Bossingham 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

Stelling Minnis 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chartham 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chilham 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Brook (Ashford) 43 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bossingham a nice place to live?

Bossingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bossingham is 38/100, 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 Bossingham?

Bossingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bossingham?

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

Bossingham in context

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Postcode districts in Bossingham

CT4 44 ⇄

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