Town Pop. 3,790

Living in Meopham: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meopham is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the DA13 postcode district, Meopham ranks 3rd.

Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (25), healthcare (29) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Meopham in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DA13 postcode district.

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Meopham scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.3 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 90 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakmead 23 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 21 crimes
  3. 3 South Street 18 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Meopham Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meopham SchoolSecondary · 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
29
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital5.3 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital7.2 mi
Maidstone Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity1,432 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)72.8%
available across Gravesham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Gravesham · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Meopham 0.9 mi
Sole Street 1.1 mi
Longfield 3 mi
J1 M2 3.8 mi
J1 M2 4.1 mi
J3 M20 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £485,000 36
Detached £670,000 15
Semi-detached £440,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£456k £561k £668k £773k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sole Street 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Istead Rise 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Gravesham) 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Vigo Village 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Halling 52 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meopham a nice place to live?

Meopham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Meopham is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Meopham?

Meopham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meopham?

Among the top-rated schools in Meopham are Meopham Community Academy and Meopham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Meopham in total.

What are house prices like in Meopham?

The current median house price in Meopham is £485,000, around 70% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £670,000, semi-detached £440,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Meopham in context

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Postcode districts in Meopham

DA13 49 ⇄

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