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Living in Hersden: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hersden is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Hersden places 7th of 8 in the CT2 postcode district. Against the wider CT2 district average of 51/100, that is 14 points below. Its broadband score runs 49 points above the CT2 district's 35/100. For the surrounding area, see CT2 postcode district.

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Hersden scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
249.1 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 167 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Other theft 37 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 110 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Herne Bay Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Larch Close 30 crimes
  3. 3 Montgomery Gardens 24 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Orion SpiresSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Water Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre6 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital15.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital15.4 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 surgerySturry Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,026 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.4%Student3.9%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
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
18
Sturry 2 mi
Bekesbourne 3.8 mi
Herne Bay 4 mi
J7 M2 10.2 mi
J7 M2 10.6 mi
J6 M2 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£330k £391k £454k £515k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upstreet 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sturry 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Canterbury) 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Herne 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Herne Bay 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas at Wade 34 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hersden a nice place to live?

Hersden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hersden is 37/100, 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 Hersden?

Hersden has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 439 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hersden?

Among the top-rated schools in Hersden are Orion Spires and Water Meadows Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hersden in total.

What are house prices like in Hersden?

The current median house price in Hersden is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Hersden in context

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Postcode districts in Hersden

CT2 51 ⇄
CT3 39 ⇄

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