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Living in Chilmington Green: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilmington Green comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 48/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the TN23 postcode district, Chilmington Green ranks 3rd. The TN23 district averages 56/100, putting Chilmington Green 11 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Chilmington Green sits 9 points below the TN23 district figure of 57/100. For the surrounding area, see TN23 postcode district.

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Chilmington Green scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
333.3 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 68 crimes
↑ 336% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 694% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mock Lane 34 crimes
  2. 2 Ashford Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Grenadier Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
48
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Great Chart Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Chilmington Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Chilmington Green SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital3.8 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital3.8 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre16 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryKingsnorth Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,699 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired20.2%Student3.7%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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 B
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Ashford International 2.4 mi
Pluckley 3.6 mi
Ham Street 4.9 mi
J9 M20 2.6 mi
J9 M20 2.7 mi
J10 M20 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chilmington Green 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

Great Chart 54 0.6 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pluckley Thorne 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pluckley 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodchurch 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilmington Green a nice place to live?

Chilmington Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilmington Green is 45/100, 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 Chilmington Green?

Chilmington Green has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilmington Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilmington Green are Great Chart Primary School, Chilmington Green Primary School and The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Chilmington Green in total.

Chilmington Green in context

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Postcode districts in Chilmington Green

TN23 56 ⇄
TN26 36 ⇄

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