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Living in Broadoak: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broadoak scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the ME9 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the ME9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Its schools score runs 14 points above the ME9 district's 33/100. For the surrounding area, see ME9 postcode district.

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Broadoak scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
304.9 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 56 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cobham Avenue 37 crimes
  2. 2 Broadoak Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ruins Barn Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.23 · PM2.5 7.003 · PM10 12.126 µg/m³
70
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
47

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital9 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.4 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre12.4 mi
Hospital waitsMedway NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medic Care Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity3,208 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
50%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 2 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.8%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Sittingbourne 2.1 mi
Kemsley 3.4 mi
Teynham 3.8 mi
J5 M2 2.7 mi
J5 M2 3.2 mi
J8 M20 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
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 Broadoak 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

Highsted 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Bredgar 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Borden 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sittingbourne 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lynsted 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Teynham 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newington 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Iwade 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hartlip 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Eastling 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Halstow 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lenham and Harrietsham 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadoak a nice place to live?

Broadoak has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broadoak is 49/100, 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 Broadoak?

Broadoak is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Broadoak in context

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Postcode districts in Broadoak

ME9 40 ⇄

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