Town Pop. 1,194

Living in Shadoxhurst: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shadoxhurst scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TN26 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 8 points above the TN26 district's 84/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.3 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 15 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nickley Wood Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Magpie Hall Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Tally Ho Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.826 · PM2.5 6.497 · PM10 10.787 µg/m³
74
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital3.8 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital3.9 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre17.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryKingsnorth Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,485 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.3%Student3.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership83.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
18
Ham Street 3.1 mi
Ashford International 3.3 mi
Pluckley 4.7 mi
J9 M20 4.1 mi
J9 M20 4.2 mi
J10 M20 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £420,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£356k £426k £498k £568k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bromley Green 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Chart 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodchurch 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadoxhurst a nice place to live?

Shadoxhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shadoxhurst is 35/100, 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 Shadoxhurst?

Shadoxhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Shadoxhurst?

The current median house price in Shadoxhurst is £420,000, around 47% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%.

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Postcode districts in Shadoxhurst

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