Town Pop. 7,732

Living in Hawkinge: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hawkinge is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CT18 postcode district.

Against the wider CT18 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points above. Broadband (88) also clears 80/100. That puts Hawkinge in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CT18 postcode district.

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Hawkinge scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
63 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 181 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lewis Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Millfield Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 20 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Hawkinge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Churchill SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital10.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital10.3 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre16.5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,397 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 180 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired21.4%Student3.9%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Folkestone West 2.1 mi
Folkestone Central 2.2 mi
Sandling 4.5 mi
J13 M20 1.2 mi
J13 M20 1.4 mi
J12 M20 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 82
Detached £475,000 29
Semi-detached £346,000 19
Terraced £289,500 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£174k £288k £405k £519k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Densole 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Capel-le-Ferne 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alkham 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lydden 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkinge a nice place to live?

Hawkinge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hawkinge is 53/100, 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 Hawkinge?

Hawkinge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 487 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hawkinge?

Among the top-rated schools in Hawkinge is Hawkinge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hawkinge in total.

What are house prices like in Hawkinge?

The current median house price in Hawkinge is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000, semi-detached £346,000, terraced £289,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hawkinge in context

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Postcode districts in Hawkinge

CT18 45 ⇄

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