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Living in Hoo St Werburgh: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hoo St Werburgh scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Hoo St Werburgh most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 26/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the ME3 postcode district, Hoo St Werburgh ranks 6th. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points below the ME3 district's 57/100. On the national picture that lands Hoo St Werburgh in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME3 postcode district.

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Hoo St Werburgh scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
145.1 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 289 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 191 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 61 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other crime 25 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 99 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elmwood Road 84 crimes
  2. 2 Pottery Road 61 crimes
  3. 3 Voisin Close 33 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
67
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good
  • Chattenden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the MarlboroughPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leigh Academy Hundred of HooSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital2.2 mi
Basildon University Hospital9.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.9 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%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,486 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)81.3%
available across Medway
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 175 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed3.1%Retired22.9%Student3.6%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.3%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Gillingham 2.5 mi
Strood 3.1 mi
Rochester 3.2 mi
J2 M2 4.7 mi
J2 M2 4.8 mi
J1 M2 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 67
Semi-detached £370,000 37
Terraced £325,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£194k £294k £398k £499k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chattenden 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Upnor 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
High Halstow 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Medway) 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cliffe Woods 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Medway) 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Medway) 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rochester 65 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Higham 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Higham (Gravesham) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoo St Werburgh a nice place to live?

Hoo St Werburgh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hoo St Werburgh is 45/100, 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 Hoo St Werburgh?

Hoo St Werburgh has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 705 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hoo St Werburgh?

Among the top-rated schools in Hoo St Werburgh are Chattenden Primary School, Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough and Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hoo St Werburgh in total.

What are house prices like in Hoo St Werburgh?

The current median house price in Hoo St Werburgh is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £370,000, terraced £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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