Town Pop. 1,279

Living in Sellindge: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sellindge comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 52/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TN25 postcode district. The TN25 district averages 43/100, putting Sellindge 8 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 30 points above the TN25 district's 22/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN25 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Sellindge scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Cygnets 23 crimes
  2. 2 Ashford Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Sellindge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital3.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital3.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre15.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 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 capacity2,473 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.5%Student3%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Westenhanger 1.8 mi
Sandling 3.1 mi
Ashford International 6 mi
J11 M20 1.9 mi
J11 M20 2.7 mi
J10A M20 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £375,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£312k £336k £360k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brabourne Lees 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stanford 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brook (Ashford) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sellindge a nice place to live?

Sellindge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sellindge 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 Sellindge?

Sellindge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sellindge?

Among the top-rated schools in Sellindge is Sellindge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sellindge in total.

What are house prices like in Sellindge?

The current median house price in Sellindge is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

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Postcode districts in Sellindge

TN25 43 ⇄

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