Town Pop. 1,753

Living in Eythorne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eythorne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 35/100 against a town median of 67/100. Eythorne places 4th of 9 in the CT15 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Eythorne sits 8 points below the CT15 district figure of 35/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
89 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 71 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Grove 16 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Grove 13 crimes
  3. 3 Adelaide Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Eythorne Elvington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

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 departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre14.4 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital15.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLydden Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity3,134 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed3%Retired26.4%Student4.1%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the most-deprived 32% 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
27
Shepherdswell 1.9 mi
Snowdown 2.6 mi
Aylesham 3.1 mi
J13 M20 8.6 mi
J13 M20 8.9 mi
J12 M20 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £328,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£316k £330k £344k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Sibertswold 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Mongeham 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eythorne a nice place to live?

Eythorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eythorne is 40/100, 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 Eythorne?

Eythorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eythorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Eythorne is Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eythorne in total.

What are house prices like in Eythorne?

The current median house price in Eythorne is £328,750, around 15% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Eythorne in context

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Postcode districts in Eythorne

CT15 42 ⇄

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