Town Pop. 1,301

Living in Brabourne Lees: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brabourne Lees is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100. Brabourne Lees places 8th of 11 in the TN25 postcode district.

Brabourne Lees is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On safety specifically, Brabourne Lees sits 15 points above the TN25 district figure of 80/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN25 postcode district.

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Brabourne Lees scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
68.4 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 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church View 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Ridgeway 6 crimes
  3. 3 Caroland Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.209 · PM2.5 6.571 · PM10 11.294 µg/m³
73
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Caldecott Foundation SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Smeeth Community 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
4
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital2.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital2.2 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre14.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySellindge Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,473 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
14
Westenhanger 3.4 mi
Ashford International 4.6 mi
Sandling 4.6 mi
J10A M20 2.2 mi
J10A M20 2.7 mi
J10 M20 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £365,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£377k £418k £460k £502k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sellindge 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brook (Ashford) 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wye 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brabourne Lees a nice place to live?

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

Brabourne Lees is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brabourne Lees?

Among the top-rated schools in Brabourne Lees are Caldecott Foundation School and Smeeth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brabourne Lees in total.

What are house prices like in Brabourne Lees?

The current median house price in Brabourne Lees is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Brabourne Lees in context

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Postcode districts in Brabourne Lees

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