Town Pop. 565

Living in Broad Oak (Canterbury): Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broad Oak (Canterbury) is 29/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 30/100 versus a median of 88/100. Of the 8 places sharing the CT2 postcode district, Broad Oak (Canterbury) scores lowest.

The CT2 district averages 51/100, putting Broad Oak (Canterbury) 22 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Broad Oak (Canterbury) sits 29 points below the CT2 district figure of 53/100. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CT2 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Broad Oak (Canterbury) scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CT2 0AA CT2 7AA CT2 8AA CT2 9AA CT2 CT3

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
306.2 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 63 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Shoplifting 33 crimes
↑ 649% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Herne Bay Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Montgomery Gardens 24 crimes
  3. 3 Shalloak Road 24 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.624 · PM2.5 6.678 · PM10 11.672 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Sturry Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre4.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgerySturry Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,844 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
73.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.5%Student2.2%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
27
Sturry 0.8 mi
Canterbury West 2.3 mi
Canterbury East 2.8 mi
J7 M2 7.9 mi
J7 M2 8.3 mi
J6 M2 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Broad Oak (Canterbury) 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

Sturry 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Herne 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Herne Bay 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broad Oak (Canterbury) a nice place to live?

Broad Oak (Canterbury) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Broad Oak (Canterbury) is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Broad Oak (Canterbury)?

Broad Oak (Canterbury) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Broad Oak (Canterbury) in context

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Postcode districts in Broad Oak (Canterbury)

CT2 51 ⇄
CT3 39 ⇄

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