Town Pop. 1,481

Living in Lyminge: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lyminge scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the CT18 postcode district, Lyminge ranks 5th. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT18 postcode district.

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Lyminge scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
82.4 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 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Palm Tree Way 8 crimes
  2. 2 Mayfield Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Fairfield 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.901 · PM2.5 6.497 · PM10 10.97 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lyminge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital7 mi
William Harvey Hospital7.1 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre14.6 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%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,553 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.2%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
14
Sandling 2.8 mi
Westenhanger 3.2 mi
Folkestone West 4.2 mi
J11A M20 2.5 mi
J11 M20 2.7 mi
J11 M20 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £370,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£332k £409k £488k £565k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Etchinghill 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hawkinge 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Folkestone 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyminge a nice place to live?

Lyminge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lyminge is 42/100, 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 Lyminge?

Lyminge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lyminge?

Among the top-rated schools in Lyminge is Lyminge Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lyminge in total.

What are house prices like in Lyminge?

The current median house price in Lyminge is £370,000, around 30% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Lyminge in context

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Postcode districts in Lyminge

CT18 45 ⇄

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