Town Pop. 849

Living in Lympne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lympne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100. Lympne places 4th of 5 in the CT21 postcode district.

The CT21 district averages 50/100, putting Lympne 10 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 15 points above the CT21 district's 80/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CT21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Lympne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49.5 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 19 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 84% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Beckley Place 5 crimes
  3. 3 Yew Tree Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Lympne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital5.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital5.8 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre17.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySellindge Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,852 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.8%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
26
Westenhanger 1.4 mi
Sandling 2.1 mi
Folkestone West 5.8 mi
J11 M20 1.6 mi
J11 M20 2 mi
J11A M20 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lympne 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

Stanford 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
St Mary's Bay 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lympne a nice place to live?

Lympne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lympne is 40/100, 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 Lympne?

Lympne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lympne?

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

Lympne in context

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Postcode districts in Lympne

CT21 50 ⇄

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