Town Pop. 995

Living in Rough Common: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rough Common is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Rough Common most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the CT2 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 19 points below the CT2 district's 70/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CT2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rough Common scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
123.6 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 49 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Hill 14 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 11 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Blean Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre3.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital11.2 mi
William Harvey Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe University Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity2,886 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
73.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.5%Student5.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
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
47
Canterbury West 1.2 mi
Canterbury East 1.7 mi
Chartham 2.8 mi
J7 M2 5.3 mi
J7 M2 5.6 mi
J6 M2 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rough Common 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

Blean 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Harbledown 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Canterbury) 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chartham 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dunkirk 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yorkletts 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sturry 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Hardres and Street End 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Waterham 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boughton under Blean 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rough Common a nice place to live?

Rough Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rough Common is 51/100, 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 Rough Common?

Rough Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rough Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Rough Common is Blean Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rough Common in total.

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Postcode districts in Rough Common

CT2 51 ⇄

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