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Living in East Studdal: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Studdal scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CT15 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CT15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its safety score runs 25 points above the CT15 district's 66/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CT15 postcode district.

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East Studdal scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
330.3 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 37 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Hay Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Liss Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.877 · PM2.5 6.455 · PM10 11.517 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre16.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital17.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr S Schulz & Partners2.5 mi
GP capacity1,612 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.5%Student2.5%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
15
Martin Mill 2.3 mi
Walmer 2.7 mi
Deal 3.8 mi
J13 M20 9.9 mi
J13 M20 10.4 mi
J12 M20 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Studdal 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 Mongeham 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sholden 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Deal 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsdown 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Margaret's at Cliffe 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Studdal a nice place to live?

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

East Studdal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

East Studdal in context

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Postcode districts in East Studdal

CT15 42 ⇄

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