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Living in High Halstow: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Halstow scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where High Halstow most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. High Halstow places 5th of 12 in the ME3 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 60 points above the ME3 district's 28/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (9), lifestyle (16) and transport (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME3 postcode district.

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High Halstow scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
84.3 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 51 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parbrook Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Cooling Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Harrison Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Leigh Academy High HalstowPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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 departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital4.7 mi
Southend University Hospital8.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsMedway NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgerySt Werburgh Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,556 patients per GP
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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)81.3%
available across Medway
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.2%Student4.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Medway · 2026-27
A £1,553
B £1,811
C £2,070
D £2,329
E £2,847
F £3,364
G £3,882
H £4,658
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
17
Gillingham 4.4 mi
Higham 4.5 mi
Strood 4.6 mi
J2 M2 6.1 mi
J1 M2 6.3 mi
J2 M2 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £405,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£379k £446k £514k £581k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hoo St Werburgh 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chattenden 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Medway) 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Medway) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cliffe Woods 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Upnor 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Allhallows 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Higham 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Canvey Island 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Higham (Gravesham) 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rochester 65 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Halstow a nice place to live?

High Halstow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for High Halstow is 46/100, 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 High Halstow?

High Halstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Halstow?

Among the top-rated schools in High Halstow is Leigh Academy High Halstow, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Halstow in total.

What are house prices like in High Halstow?

The current median house price in High Halstow is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%.

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Postcode districts in High Halstow

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