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Living in Bredgar: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bredgar scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. Bredgar places 8th of 12 in the ME9 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 10 points above the ME9 district's 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (16), transport (18), lifestyle (18) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME9 postcode district.

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Bredgar scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

170 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 20 crimes

↑ 100% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↑ 141% above national average

Vehicle crime 6 crimes

↑ 317% above national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↑ 169% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes

↑ 96% above national average

other 5 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 The Street 9 crimes
2 Hawks Hill Lane 8 crimes
3 Bashford Barn Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.442 · PM2.5 7.254 · PM10 13.684 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 13 within 4km

1Good

Bredgar 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

A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital8 mi

Maidstone Hospital9.2 mi

Estuary View Medical Centre13.3 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Medic Care Surgery2.2 mi

GP capacity3,061 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

Full fibre (FTTP)76%

available across Swale

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

12.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

12.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.3%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.3%Unemployed2%Retired27.2%Student2.7%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary17.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership74.6%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Sittingbourne 2.6 mi

Newington 3.1 mi

Kemsley 3.8 mi

J5 M2 1.6 mi

J5 M2 2.2 mi

J8 M20 5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bredgar 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bredgar a nice place to live?

Bredgar has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bredgar is 43/100, 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 Bredgar?

Bredgar is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bredgar?

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

Bredgar in context

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Postcode districts in Bredgar

ME9 40 ⇄

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