Town Pop. 1,975

Living in Boughton under Blean: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boughton under Blean scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 29/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the ME13 postcode district, Boughton under Blean ranks 3rd.

On safety specifically, Boughton under Blean sits 41 points above the ME13 district figure of 49/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: ME13 postcode district.

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Boughton under Blean scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
78 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Dunkirk Road North 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 45
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre3.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital10.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFaversham Medical Group3 mi
GP capacity1,632 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.5%Student4%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Selling 1.4 mi
Faversham 3.1 mi
Chilham 3.6 mi
J7 M2 1.4 mi
J7 M2 1.6 mi
J6 M2 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 24
Semi-detached £330,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£292k £337k £384k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dunkirk 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Waterham 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Old Wives Lees 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Yorkletts 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Faversham 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilham 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chartham 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boughton under Blean a nice place to live?

Boughton under Blean has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boughton under Blean is 39/100, 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 Boughton under Blean?

Boughton under Blean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boughton under Blean?

Among the top-rated schools in Boughton under Blean is Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Boughton under Blean in total.

What are house prices like in Boughton under Blean?

The current median house price in Boughton under Blean is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £330,000. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Boughton under Blean

ME13 43 ⇄

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