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Living in Ebbsfleet Valley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ebbsfleet Valley is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 90/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the DA10 postcode district, Ebbsfleet Valley ranks 2nd. The DA10 district averages 60/100, putting Ebbsfleet Valley 6 points below its own postcode area. Broadband (99) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DA10 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
2,421.6 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 264 crimes
↑ 2491% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 128 crimes
↑ 2652% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 102 crimes
↑ 4801% above national average
Vehicle crime 65 crimes
↑ 4325% above national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↑ 2115% above national average
other 140 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gunn Road 50 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 41 crimes
  3. 3 Robinson Way 35 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 12.6 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 14.1 µg/m³
64
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 29
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 27 within 4km
2Outstanding6Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Leigh Academy Cherry OrchardPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, NorthfleetPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bean Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ebbsfleet Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leigh Academy EbbsfleetSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manor Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springhead Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Craylands SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Knockhall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Alkerden Church of England AcademySecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital1 mi
Basildon University Hospital9.5 mi
Queens Hospital9.7 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 surgerySwanscombe Health Centre0.5 mi
GP capacity3,230 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Dartford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 122 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed4.7%Retired14.7%Student4.1%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership49.7%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Dartford · 2026-27
A £1,583
B £1,847
C £2,111
D £2,375
E £2,903
F £3,431
G £3,958
H £4,750
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Ebbsfleet International 0.9 mi
Swanscombe 0.9 mi
Northfleet 1.1 mi
J2 M25 2.8 mi
J2 M25 3.1 mi
J30 M25 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
90
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 39
Semi-detached £469,000 14
Flat / Maisonette £275,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£232k £363k £498k £628k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Swanscombe 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Northfleet 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Istead Rise 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Darenth and Sutton at Hone 43 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ebbsfleet Valley a nice place to live?

Ebbsfleet Valley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ebbsfleet Valley is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ebbsfleet Valley?

Crime levels in Ebbsfleet Valley are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 741 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ebbsfleet Valley?

Among the top-rated schools in Ebbsfleet Valley are Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Ebbsfleet Valley in total.

What are house prices like in Ebbsfleet Valley?

The current median house price in Ebbsfleet Valley is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £469,000, flat £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ebbsfleet Valley in context

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Postcode districts in Ebbsfleet Valley

DA10 60 ⇄
DA2 53 ⇄

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