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Living in Egerton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Egerton is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the TN27 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the TN27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 34/100. On economic health specifically, Egerton sits 22 points above the TN27 district figure of 58/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN27 postcode district.

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Egerton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
168.4 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 12 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 703% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wanden Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Munday Bois Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Field Mill Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.328 · PM2.5 6.709 · PM10 11.569 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Egerton 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
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital8.7 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital8.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charing Medical Partnership2.9 mi
GP capacity1,164 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
Pluckley 2.7 mi
Charing 2.9 mi
Lenham 2.9 mi
J9 M20 6.2 mi
J8 M20 6.6 mi
J9 M20 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Egerton 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

Pluckley 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pluckley Thorne 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lenham and Harrietsham 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Smarden 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ulcombe 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Headcorn 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Maidstone) 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chartway Street 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Egerton a nice place to live?

Egerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Egerton is 42/100, 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 Egerton?

Egerton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Egerton?

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

Egerton in context

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Postcode districts in Egerton

TN27 34 ⇄

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