Town Pop. 326

Living in Kingston (Canterbury): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingston (Canterbury) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CT4 postcode district.

The CT4 district averages 44/100, putting Kingston (Canterbury) 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CT4 postcode district.

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Kingston (Canterbury) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
177.9 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 36 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bonny Bush Hill 16 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Fox Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre10.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital10.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCanterbury Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,559 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.2%Student5.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Adisham 2.8 mi
Aylesham 2.8 mi
Snowdown 2.9 mi
J13 M20 8.4 mi
J13 M20 8.4 mi
J12 M20 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingston (Canterbury) 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

Bishopsbourne 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bossingham 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston (Canterbury) a nice place to live?

Kingston (Canterbury) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingston (Canterbury) is 39/100, 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 Kingston (Canterbury)?

Kingston (Canterbury) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kingston (Canterbury) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingston (Canterbury)

CT4 44 ⇄

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