Town Pop. 1,050

Living in Bridge: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bridge comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CT4 postcode district, Bridge ranks 2nd.

Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Schools (18), lifestyle (18) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Bridge in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
115.2 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 55 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lysander Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bekesbourne Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Churchill Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.701 · PM2.5 6.723 · PM10 12.372 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England 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
34
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre7.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital11.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital11.4 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,835 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.4%Student5.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
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
25
Bekesbourne 1.2 mi
Canterbury East 3 mi
Adisham 3.1 mi
J7 M2 9.5 mi
J7 M2 9.7 mi
J13 M20 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £347,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£303k £364k £427k £488k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bishopsbourne 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bossingham 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sturry 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge a nice place to live?

Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bridge is 48/100, 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 Bridge?

Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bridge?

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

What are house prices like in Bridge?

The current median house price in Bridge is £347,500, around 22% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Bridge in context

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Postcode districts in Bridge

CT4 44 ⇄

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