Town Pop. 3,608

Living in Chartham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chartham comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Chartham places 6th of 12 in the CT4 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CT4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On healthcare specifically, Chartham sits 8 points below the CT4 district figure of 36/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CT4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 112 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 81 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 27 crimes
  2. 2 Baker'S Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Aspen Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Chartham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre5.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital8.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital8.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity4,183 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)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed3.3%Retired17.6%Student5.4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Chartham 0.2 mi
Chilham 2 mi
Canterbury East 2.8 mi
J7 M2 5.2 mi
J7 M2 5.3 mi
J6 M2 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £314,000 35
Semi-detached £332,500 10
Terraced £305,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£249k £311k £375k £437k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chilham 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Old Wives Lees 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dunkirk 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Boughton under Blean 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bilting 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chartham a nice place to live?

Chartham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chartham is 38/100, 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 Chartham?

Chartham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 297 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chartham?

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

What are house prices like in Chartham?

The current median house price in Chartham is £314,000, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £332,500, terraced £305,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chartham in context

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Postcode districts in Chartham

CT4 44 ⇄

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