Town Pop. 1,612

Living in Capel-le-Ferne: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Capel-le-Ferne scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 42/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Capel-le-Ferne places 3rd of 6 in the CT18 postcode district. Against the wider CT18 district average of 45/100, that is 7 points above. That puts Capel-le-Ferne in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CT18 postcode district.

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Capel-le-Ferne scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
158.8 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 96 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hollands Avenue 40 crimes
  2. 2 Dallas-Brett Crescent 20 crimes
  3. 3 Forge Field 17 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.055 · PM2.5 6.379 · PM10 10.265 µg/m³
74
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Capel-le-Ferne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Martello PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital12.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital12.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre18.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,397 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired34.4%Student2.9%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
39
Folkestone Central 2.4 mi
Folkestone West 2.9 mi
Kearsney 4.1 mi
J13 M20 2.3 mi
J13 M20 2.8 mi
J12 M20 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£323k £355k £387k £418k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Alkham 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hawkinge 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Capel-le-Ferne a nice place to live?

Capel-le-Ferne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Capel-le-Ferne is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Capel-le-Ferne?

Capel-le-Ferne has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Capel-le-Ferne?

Among the top-rated schools in Capel-le-Ferne are Capel-le-Ferne Primary School and Martello Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Capel-le-Ferne in total.

What are house prices like in Capel-le-Ferne?

The current median house price in Capel-le-Ferne is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average.

Capel-le-Ferne in context

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Postcode districts in Capel-le-Ferne

CT18 45 ⇄

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