Town Pop. 738

Living in Chilham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilham comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 12 places sharing the CT4 postcode district, Chilham scores lowest.

Against the wider CT4 district average of 44/100, that is 8 points below. On environment specifically, Chilham sits 9 points below the CT4 district figure of 74/100. That sits 14 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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Chilham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
359.1 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 98 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 31 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Aspen Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
12
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre5.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital7.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital7.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Dale S Kinnersley & Partner1.5 mi
GP capacity6,237 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.8%Student4.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
22
Chilham 0.2 mi
Chartham 2 mi
Selling 2.6 mi
J7 M2 4.3 mi
J7 M2 4.4 mi
J6 M2 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chilham 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

Old Wives Lees 37 0.6 mi away ⇄
Chartham 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bilting 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dunkirk 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Boughton under Blean 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wye 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Challock 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilham a nice place to live?

Chilham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilham is 36/100, 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 Chilham?

Chilham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 265 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilham?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilham is Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chilham in total.

Chilham in context

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Postcode districts in Chilham

CT4 44 ⇄

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