Town Pop. 143

Living in Dunkirk: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunkirk scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. Dunkirk places 3rd of 6 in the ME13 postcode district.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (14), schools (18) and transport (21). For the surrounding area, see ME13 postcode district.

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Dunkirk scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
601.4 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 27 crimes
↑ 467% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1705% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 1210% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 722% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  3. 3 Dunkirk Road North 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 6.629 · PM2.5 6.546 · PM10 10.412 µg/m³
73
Green Space 71
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre3.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10.6 mi
William Harvey Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Dale S Kinnersley & Partner3 mi
GP capacity6,237 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Swale · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
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
21
Selling 2 mi
Chartham 3 mi
Chilham 3.4 mi
J7 M2 2.3 mi
J7 M2 2.6 mi
J6 M2 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dunkirk 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

Boughton under Blean 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Waterham 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yorkletts 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Old Wives Lees 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chilham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chartham 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Faversham 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunkirk a nice place to live?

Dunkirk has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunkirk is 39/100, 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 Dunkirk?

Dunkirk is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Dunkirk in context

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Postcode districts in Dunkirk

ME13 43 ⇄

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