Town Pop. 1,999

Living in Eastry: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eastry comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 29/100 against a town median of 60/100. Eastry places 3rd of 4 in the CT13 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (11), schools (19) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT13 postcode district.

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Eastry scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Albion Road 25 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Green 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.992 · PM2.5 6.52 · PM10 11.55 µg/m³
73
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Eastry Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre14 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital17.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySandwich Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,539 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired31%Student3.2%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
26
Sandwich 2.3 mi
Deal 4.3 mi
Aylesham 4.4 mi
J13 M20 12.1 mi
J13 M20 12.4 mi
J12 M20 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eastry 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

Woodnesborough 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Mongeham 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sholden 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Deal 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastry a nice place to live?

Eastry has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eastry is 37/100, 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 Eastry?

Eastry is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eastry?

Among the top-rated schools in Eastry is Eastry Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eastry in total.

Eastry in context

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Postcode districts in Eastry

CT13 40 ⇄

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