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Living in Camber: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Camber is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 33/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Camber places 8th of 9 in the TN31 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the TN31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, Camber sits 55 points above the TN31 district figure of 28/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
230.2 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 89 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pelwood Road 49 crimes
  2. 2 Lydd Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital14.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital14.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryFerry Road Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity2,407 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate48.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.1%Unemployed3.7%Retired32.8%Student2.7%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the most-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Rother · 2026-27
A £1,801
B £2,101
C £2,401
D £2,701
E £3,301
F £3,901
G £4,502
H £5,402
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
9
Rye 3.2 mi
Winchelsea 4.2 mi
Appledore 6.8 mi
J10A M20 14.6 mi
J10A M20 14.7 mi
J10 M20 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £226,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£280k £317k £356k £394k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rye 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Iden 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lydd 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Pett 37 6.5 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 6.6 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Dungeness 0 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Camber a nice place to live?

Camber has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Camber is 32/100, 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 Camber?

Camber has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Camber?

The current median house price in Camber is £226,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 38%.

Camber in context

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Postcode districts in Camber

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