Town Pop. 648

Living in Nonington: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nonington is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the CT15 postcode district, Nonington ranks 5th.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), schools (15) and healthcare (17). For the surrounding area, see CT15 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Nonington scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nightingale Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Roman Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Nonington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre12.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital14.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAylesham Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,492 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.5%Student2.9%Other inactive21%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)4.2%
Home ownership67%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
31
Aylesham 1.3 mi
Snowdown 1.4 mi
Adisham 1.9 mi
J13 M20 9.7 mi
J13 M20 10 mi
J12 M20 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nonington 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

Aylesham 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sibertswold 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wingham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nonington a nice place to live?

Nonington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nonington is 39/100, 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 Nonington?

Nonington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Nonington in context

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Postcode districts in Nonington

CT15 42 ⇄
CT3 39 ⇄

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