Town Pop. 3,645

Living in Minster (Thanet): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Minster (Thanet) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the CT12 postcode district, Minster (Thanet) ranks 2nd.

Against the wider CT12 district average of 49/100, that is 9 points below. Its healthcare score runs 29 points below the CT12 district's 58/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT12 postcode district.

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Minster (Thanet) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CT12 4AB CT12 5AB CT12 6AA CT12 CT7 CT9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
116 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 200 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 76 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arundel Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Earlsmead Crescent 27 crimes
  3. 3 Benedictine Road 19 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Laleham Gap SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Minster 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
29
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre12.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital21.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity5,845 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)80.6%
available across Thanet
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership76.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Thanet · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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
32
Thanet Parkway 1.2 mi
Minster 1.5 mi
Westgate-on-Sea 2.6 mi
J7 M2 18.1 mi
J7 M2 18.5 mi
J13 M20 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £326,250 50
Detached £375,000 25
Semi-detached £313,500 14
Terraced £259,375 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£255k £348k £444k £538k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cliffs End 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Margate 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Monkton (Thanet) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsgate 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Broadstairs 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas at Wade 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Worth 49 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minster (Thanet) a nice place to live?

Minster (Thanet) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Minster (Thanet) 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 Minster (Thanet)?

Minster (Thanet) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 423 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minster (Thanet)?

Among the top-rated schools in Minster (Thanet) are Laleham Gap School and Minster Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Minster (Thanet) in total.

What are house prices like in Minster (Thanet)?

The current median house price in Minster (Thanet) is £326,250, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £313,500, terraced £259,375. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Minster (Thanet) in context

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Postcode districts in Minster (Thanet)

CT12 49 ⇄
CT7 51 ⇄
CT9 51 ⇄

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