Town Pop. 619

Living in Densole: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Densole scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 36/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Densole places 4th of 6 in the CT18 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (85). Below 30/100: healthcare (9) and schools (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CT18 postcode district.

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Densole scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
365.1 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 87 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 541% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 790% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millfield Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  3. 3 Hoad Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 86
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hawkinge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital9.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital10 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre15.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,965 patients per GP
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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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.8%Student4.1%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
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
34
Folkestone West 3.1 mi
Folkestone Central 3.3 mi
Sandling 4.8 mi
J13 M20 2.3 mi
J13 M20 2.4 mi
J12 M20 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Densole 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

Hawkinge 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alkham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Capel-le-Ferne 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Densole a nice place to live?

Densole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Densole 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 Densole?

Densole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Densole?

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

Densole in context

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Postcode districts in Densole

CT18 45 ⇄

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