Town Pop. 99

Living in Rhodes Minnis: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rhodes Minnis scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Rhodes Minnis places 10th of 12 in the CT4 postcode district.

The CT4 district averages 44/100, putting Rhodes Minnis 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CT4 postcode district.

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Rhodes Minnis scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
888.9 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 37 crimes
↑ 1022% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1203% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 988% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 1163% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stone Street 6 crimes
  2. 2 Fairfield 6 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital6.6 mi
William Harvey Hospital6.7 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre13.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Zaw Thike1.2 mi
GP capacity1,553 patients per GP
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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
6
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
25.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.5%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Folkestone and Hythe · 2026-27
A £1,693
B £1,975
C £2,257
D £2,539
E £3,103
F £3,667
G £4,232
H £5,078
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Sandling 3.8 mi
Westenhanger 3.8 mi
Folkestone West 5.4 mi
J11 M20 3.6 mi
J11 M20 3.6 mi
J11A M20 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Rhodes Minnis 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

Lyminge 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stelling Minnis 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bossingham 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Densole 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hawkinge 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rhodes Minnis a nice place to live?

Rhodes Minnis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rhodes Minnis is 37/100, 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 Rhodes Minnis?

Rhodes Minnis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Rhodes Minnis

CT4 44 ⇄

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