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Living in Great Mongeham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Mongeham is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Of the 5 places sharing the CT14 postcode district, Great Mongeham scores lowest. It scores 15 points below the CT14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100.

On safety specifically, Great Mongeham sits 19 points above the CT14 district figure of 73/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT14 postcode district.

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Great Mongeham scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
287.2 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 52 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hay Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Deal Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Hornbeam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sholden Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic 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
9
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre17.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital19.6 mi
William Harvey Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr S Schulz & Partners0.7 mi
GP capacity1,582 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired29.7%Student3.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
23
Walmer 1.2 mi
Deal 1.7 mi
Martin Mill 3.1 mi
J13 M20 11.9 mi
J13 M20 12.3 mi
J12 M20 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Mongeham 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

Sholden 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Deal 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsdown 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Margaret's at Cliffe 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Mongeham a nice place to live?

Great Mongeham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Mongeham 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 Great Mongeham?

Great Mongeham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Mongeham?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Mongeham are Hornbeam Primary School, Sholden Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Great Mongeham in total.

Great Mongeham in context

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Postcode districts in Great Mongeham

CT14 55 ⇄

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