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Living in Kingsnorth (Medway): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsnorth (Medway) scores 44/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the ME3 postcode district, Kingsnorth (Medway) ranks 8th. Its healthcare score runs 14 points above the ME3 district's 32/100. Transport (22) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kingsnorth (Medway) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
677.6 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 58 crimes
↑ 714% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 1314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 729% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Voisin Close 33 crimes
  2. 2 Blackman Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Roper'S Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
50
Air Quality NO₂ 12.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
67
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital3.4 mi
Southend University Hospital9.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.7 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 capacity3,190 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
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No official data available for this category.

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.1%Student2.1%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary31.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership82%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Gillingham 3.4 mi
Rainham 3.9 mi
Chatham 4.6 mi
J4 M2 5.9 mi
J4 M2 6.2 mi
J2 M2 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingsnorth (Medway) 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

Hoo St Werburgh 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
High Halstow 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ham Green 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chattenden 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Upnor 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upchurch 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Medway) 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wallend 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Allhallows 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Halstow 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cliffe Woods 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Grain 33 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsnorth (Medway) a nice place to live?

Kingsnorth (Medway) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsnorth (Medway) is 44/100, 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 Kingsnorth (Medway)?

Kingsnorth (Medway) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kingsnorth (Medway)

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