Town Pop. 4,220

Living in Sandwich: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandwich comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 57/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CT13 postcode district. Against the wider CT13 district average of 40/100, that is 7 points above. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the CT13 district's 24/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT13 postcode district.

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Sandwich scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CT13 0AA CT13 3AZ CT13 9AA CT13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
131.5 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 247 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 33 crimes
  2. 2 Tannery Lane 33 crimes
  3. 3 Burch Avenue 28 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
36
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Inadequate
  • Sandwich Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Sandwich Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sir Roger Manwood's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sandwich Technology SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre14.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital19.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital19.8 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,539 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.6%Retired35.3%Student3.9%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.8%
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
40
Sandwich 0.4 mi
Minster 3.8 mi
Thanet Parkway 3.9 mi
J13 M20 14.6 mi
J13 M20 15 mi
J12 M20 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £351,500 52
Semi-detached £370,000 11
Terraced £309,500 22
Flat / Maisonette £227,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£298k £380k £464k £546k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Worth 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cliffs End 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sholden 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Mongeham 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Minster (Thanet) 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Deal 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Monkton (Thanet) 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandwich a nice place to live?

Sandwich has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sandwich is 47/100, 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 Sandwich?

Sandwich has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 555 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandwich are Sandwich Junior School, Sandwich Infant School and Sir Roger Manwood's School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Sandwich in total.

What are house prices like in Sandwich?

The current median house price in Sandwich is £351,500, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £370,000, terraced £309,500, flat £227,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sandwich in context

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Postcode districts in Sandwich

CT13 40 ⇄

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