Town Pop. 464

Living in Lydden: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lydden comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Lydden most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CT15 postcode district, Lydden ranks 2nd. It scores 5 points above the CT15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On transport specifically, Lydden sits 11 points above the CT15 district figure of 35/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT15 postcode district.

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Lydden scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
256.5 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 57 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kearsney 11 crimes
  2. 2 Warren Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Alkham Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.018 · PM2.5 6.373 · PM10 10.374 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Lydden Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
22
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital13.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.8 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre15.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,604 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired31%Student2.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership87.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
46
Kearsney 1.7 mi
Shepherdswell 1.8 mi
Snowdown 3.8 mi
J13 M20 5.8 mi
J13 M20 6.2 mi
J12 M20 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lydden 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

Sibertswold 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Alkham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Guston 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Capel-le-Ferne 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lydden a nice place to live?

Lydden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lydden is 47/100, 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 Lydden?

Lydden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lydden?

Among the top-rated schools in Lydden is Lydden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lydden in total.

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Postcode districts in Lydden

CT15 42 ⇄

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