Town Pop. 161

Living in Brook (Ashford): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brook (Ashford) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Brook (Ashford) most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TN25 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 26 points above the TN25 district's 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see TN25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
503.1 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 26 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1497% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 702% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Taylers Yard 15 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Coldharbour Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.402 · PM2.5 6.644 · PM10 11.85 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Brook Community 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
27
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital1.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital1.8 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre12.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Miles and Partners1.4 mi
GP capacity2,345 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.8%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
14
Wye 2 mi
Ashford International 3.7 mi
Chilham 5.7 mi
J10A M20 2.6 mi
J10A M20 2.6 mi
J10 M20 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brook (Ashford) 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

Wye 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bilting 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Challock 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brook (Ashford) a nice place to live?

Brook (Ashford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brook (Ashford) 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 Brook (Ashford)?

Brook (Ashford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brook (Ashford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brook (Ashford) is Brook Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brook (Ashford) in total.

Brook (Ashford) in context

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Postcode districts in Brook (Ashford)

TN25 43 ⇄

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