Town Pop. 2,662

Living in Cuxton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cuxton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the ME2 postcode district, Cuxton ranks 3rd. It scores 10 points below the ME2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Its transport score runs 22 points below the ME2 district's 61/100. For the surrounding area, see ME2 postcode district.

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Cuxton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
103.3 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 81 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Drugs 34 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brooks Place 31 crimes
  2. 2 Pilgrims Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Sundridge Hill 17 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9.869 · PM2.5 7.315 · PM10 11.866 µg/m³
68
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Cuxton Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cuxton Community Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)Primary · inspected 2025
    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
31
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital3.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital6.2 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Chidambaram Balachander1.3 mi
GP capacity2,411 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)81.3%
available across Medway
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Medway · 2026-27
A £1,553
B £1,811
C £2,070
D £2,329
E £2,847
F £3,364
G £3,882
H £4,658
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
Cuxton 0.4 mi
Halling 1.5 mi
Rochester 2.6 mi
J2 M2 0.9 mi
J2 M2 1.2 mi
J1 M2 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £433,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£345k £371k £397k £423k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Halling 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rochester 65 2.0 mi away ⇄
Peters Village 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Gravesham) 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shorne 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Higham (Gravesham) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Snodland 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burham 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sole Street 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blue Bell Hill 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Higham 47 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuxton a nice place to live?

Cuxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cuxton is 48/100, 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 Cuxton?

Cuxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cuxton?

Among the top-rated schools in Cuxton are Cuxton Community Infant School and Cuxton Community Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cuxton in total.

What are house prices like in Cuxton?

The current median house price in Cuxton is £433,750, around 52% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Cuxton

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