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Living in Bredhurst: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bredhurst scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the ME7 postcode district. It scores 27 points below the ME7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. Its economic health score runs 45 points above the ME7 district's 41/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ME7 postcode district.

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Bredhurst scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
716.3 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 51 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 2300% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 856% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 1121% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 908% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forstal Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Tyland Mews 23 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 21 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 11.823 · PM2.5 7.738 · PM10 14.323 µg/m³
65
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital3.5 mi
Maidstone Hospital5.3 mi
Darent Valley Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsMedway NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryParkwood Family Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity2,860 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Maidstone
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.9%Student4.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Maidstone · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
26
Rainham 2.9 mi
Bearsted 3.8 mi
Gillingham 4 mi
J4 M2 0.3 mi
J4 M2 0.7 mi
J3 M2 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bredhurst 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

Detling 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Medway) 66 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hartlip 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blue Bell Hill 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kit's Coty 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Forstal 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newington 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burham 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upchurch 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bearsted 54 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bredhurst a nice place to live?

Bredhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bredhurst is 37/100, 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 Bredhurst?

Crime levels in Bredhurst are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bredhurst?

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

Bredhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Bredhurst

ME7 64 ⇄

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