Town Pop. 480

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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Monkton (Thanet) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the CT12 postcode district, Monkton (Thanet) ranks 2nd.

Against the wider CT12 district average of 49/100, that is 9 points below. Its healthcare score runs 31 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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Monkton (Thanet) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
408.3 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 97 crimes
↑ 507% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 573% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Benedictine Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Monocstune Mews 17 crimes
  3. 3 Minster Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.671 · PM2.5 6.572 · PM10 11.938 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Monkton Church of England 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
27
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre11 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital20.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMinster Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,905 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)80.6%
available across Thanet
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.9%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.1%
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
26
Minster 1.6 mi
Birchington-on-Sea 2.8 mi
Thanet Parkway 3.5 mi
J7 M2 15.5 mi
J7 M2 15.9 mi
J6 M2 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Monkton (Thanet) 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

St Nicholas at Wade 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Minster (Thanet) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cliffs End 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Margate 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sandwich 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ramsgate 53 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkton (Thanet) a nice place to live?

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

Monkton (Thanet) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 196 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Monkton (Thanet)?

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

Monkton (Thanet) in context

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Postcode districts in Monkton (Thanet)

CT12 49 ⇄

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