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Living in Eastling: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eastling is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the ME13 postcode district.

The ME13 district averages 43/100, putting Eastling 8 points below its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 10 points above the ME13 district's 64/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Eastling scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
224.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newnham Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Eastling Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Northdown 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.557 · PM2.5 6.721 · PM10 11.655 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Eastling Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre9.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital9.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFaversham Medical Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity1,424 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)76%
available across Swale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.1%Student5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
10
Teynham 4 mi
Faversham 4.1 mi
Charing 4.8 mi
J6 M2 3.5 mi
J6 M2 3.8 mi
J7 M2 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Eastling 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

Lynsted 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Teynham 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Faversham 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Highsted 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Broadoak 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Challock 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bredgar 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Lenham and Harrietsham 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sittingbourne 57 5.8 mi away ⇄
Oversland 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Borden 53 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastling a nice place to live?

Eastling has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eastling is 35/100, 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 Eastling?

Eastling is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eastling?

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

Eastling in context

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Postcode districts in Eastling

ME13 43 ⇄

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