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Living in Hamstreet: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hamstreet is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TN26 postcode district.

Against the wider TN26 district average of 36/100, that is 11 points above. Its healthcare score runs 25 points above the TN26 district's 13/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). For the surrounding area, see TN26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
75.9 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 56 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Mary'S Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Orlestone View 17 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.728 · PM2.5 6.447 · PM10 11.146 µg/m³
74
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hamstreet Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital5.6 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital5.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre20 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,321 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed3%Retired27.8%Student4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
22
Ham Street 0.2 mi
Appledore 2.8 mi
Ashford International 5.5 mi
J10A M20 5.5 mi
J10A M20 5.5 mi
J10 M20 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£340k £381k £422k £463k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bromley Green 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Appledore Heath 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodchurch 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamstreet a nice place to live?

Hamstreet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hamstreet is 47/100, 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 Hamstreet?

Hamstreet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hamstreet?

Among the top-rated schools in Hamstreet is Hamstreet Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hamstreet in total.

What are house prices like in Hamstreet?

The current median house price in Hamstreet is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Hamstreet in context

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Postcode districts in Hamstreet

TN26 36 ⇄

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