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Living in Kingsdown: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingsdown is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Kingsdown places 2nd of 5 in the CT14 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Kingsdown sits 12 points below the CT14 district figure of 55/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. That puts Kingsdown in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kingsdown scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
80.5 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 59 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boundary Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Back Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 White Acre Drive 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
29
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre19.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital20.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBalmoral Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,647 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired46.7%Student2.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
43
Walmer 1.4 mi
Martin Mill 2.4 mi
Deal 2.6 mi
J13 M20 12 mi
J13 M20 12.5 mi
J12 M20 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingsdown in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Deal 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Margaret's at Cliffe 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Mongeham 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sholden 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 5.7 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsdown a nice place to live?

Kingsdown is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown?

Kingsdown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsdown?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsdown is Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingsdown in total.

Kingsdown in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsdown

CT14 55 ⇄

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