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Living in Great Chart: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Chart scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the TN23 postcode district.

Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Great Chart in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN23 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
332.2 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 92 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mock Lane 34 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Ashford Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.24 · PM2.5 6.823 · PM10 11.734 µg/m³
72
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Great Chart Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Wyvern School (Buxford)Special · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital3.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital3.4 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre15.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryKingsnorth Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,187 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate68.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired14.7%Student4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)21.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.1%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
48
Ashford International 1.9 mi
Pluckley 3.8 mi
Charing 4.8 mi
J9 M20 2 mi
J9 M20 2.1 mi
J10 M20 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Chart 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

Chilmington Green 45 0.6 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pluckley 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pluckley Thorne 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Chart a nice place to live?

Great Chart is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Chart 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 Great Chart?

Great Chart is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Chart?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Chart are Great Chart Primary School, The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School and The Wyvern School (Buxford), rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Great Chart in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Chart

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