Town Pop. 3,456

Living in Lydd: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lydd comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 25/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Lydd places 5th of 6 in the TN29 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the TN29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 33/100. Its broadband score runs 61 points above the TN29 district's 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN29 postcode district.

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Lydd scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
74.7 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 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rype Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Brooks Way 16 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 14 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Greatstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lydd Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital12.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital12.3 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre26.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Lane Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,479 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed3.3%Retired28%Student2.8%Other inactive15.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary35.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.5%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership66.9%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
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
25
Appledore 7.2 mi
Rye 8.2 mi
Ham Street 8.5 mi
J11 M20 11.3 mi
J11 M20 11.6 mi
J11A M20 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £248,000 25
Semi-detached £267,500 10
Terraced £225,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£208k £243k £279k £314k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Littlestone-on-Sea 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
New Romney 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dungeness 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Mary's Bay 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 4.9 mi away ⇄
Camber 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 6.9 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 7.9 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 7.9 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 8.1 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 8.3 mi away ⇄
Appledore Heath 40 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lydd a nice place to live?

Lydd has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lydd is 38/100, 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 Lydd?

Lydd has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 258 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lydd?

Among the top-rated schools in Lydd are Greatstone Primary School and Lydd Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lydd in total.

What are house prices like in Lydd?

The current median house price in Lydd is £248,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £267,500, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lydd

TN29 33 ⇄

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