Town Pop. 583

Living in Elham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elham scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CT4 postcode district, Elham ranks 6th.

Against the wider CT4 district average of 44/100, that is 6 points below. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

73.8 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 21 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Other theft 4 crimes

↑ 11% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes

↓ 25% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes

↓ 78% below national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Fairfield 6 crimes
2 High Street 4 crimes
3 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.881 · PM2.5 6.484 · PM10 10.875 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Elham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital8 mi

William Harvey Hospital8.1 mi

Estuary View Medical Centre13.3 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,553 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

Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%

available across Folkestone and Hythe

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate51.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed51.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.2%Student3.3%Other inactive7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary15.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership82.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27

A £1,693

B £1,975

C £2,257

D £2,539

E £3,103

F £3,667

G £4,232

H £5,078

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

Sandling 4.6 mi

Folkestone West 5 mi

Westenhanger 5 mi

J11A M20 4.2 mi

J12 M20 4.2 mi

J13 M20 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elham 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elham a nice place to live?

Elham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elham is 38/100, 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 Elham?

Elham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elham?

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

Elham in context

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Postcode districts in Elham

CT4 44 ⇄

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