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Living in Northfleet: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northfleet scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 23/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: schools (80). For the surrounding area, see DA11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
167.9 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 1,548 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 817 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 452 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 367 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Shoplifting 337 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 960 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 386 crimes
  2. 2 Chase Square 227 crimes
  3. 3 Police Station 222 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 14.2 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 13 µg/m³
63
Green Space 92
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 23
Allotments Ample 7
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
80
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 21 in area · 38 within 4km
3Outstanding16Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Northfleet Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, NorthfleetPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Cecil Road Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Copperfield AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ebbsfleet Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leigh Academy EbbsfleetSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manor Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Northfleet School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Northfleet Technology CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
67
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.7 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital8.3 mi
Basildon University Hospital8.8 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%
2 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,935 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)72.8%
available across Gravesham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 546 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed4.6%Retired17.1%Student4.3%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary36%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership51.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
73
Ebbsfleet International 1 mi
Northfleet 1 mi
Gravesend 1.2 mi
J2 M25 4.4 mi
J2 M25 4.7 mi
J1 M2 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
85
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 30
Retail Shopping Ample 55
Takeaways Ample 31
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 137
Semi-detached £362,500 44
Terraced £305,000 77
Flat / Maisonette £168,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£174k £274k £378k £478k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ebbsfleet Valley 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Southfleet 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swanscombe 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Istead Rise 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 3.5 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northfleet a nice place to live?

Northfleet is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Northfleet is 61/100, 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 Northfleet?

Crime levels in Northfleet are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 4,481 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northfleet?

Among the top-rated schools in Northfleet are Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, Northfleet Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 21 rated schools in Northfleet in total.

What are house prices like in Northfleet?

The current median house price in Northfleet is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £362,500, terraced £305,000, flat £168,500. There were 137 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Northfleet in context

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Postcode districts in Northfleet

DA11 62 ⇄

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