Town Pop. 643

Living in Challock: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Challock is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the TN25 postcode district. The TN25 district averages 43/100, putting Challock 6 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the TN25 district's 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN25 postcode district.

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Challock scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westwell Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Paddock View 7 crimes
  3. 3 Chapmans Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Challock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital5.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital5.3 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre10 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charing Medical Partnership3.6 mi
GP capacity1,319 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)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.1%Student4.5%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership89.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
6
Wye 3.4 mi
Charing 3.7 mi
Chilham 4.8 mi
J9 M20 3.8 mi
J9 M20 4.2 mi
J10 M20 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Challock 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

Bilting 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wye 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Eastling 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chilham 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Wives Lees 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brook (Ashford) 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Chart 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Pluckley 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Challock a nice place to live?

Challock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Challock is 37/100, 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 Challock?

Challock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Challock?

Among the top-rated schools in Challock is Challock Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Challock in total.

Challock in context

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Postcode districts in Challock

TN25 43 ⇄

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