Town Pop. 1,055

Living in Sibertswold: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sibertswold comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CT15 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the CT15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On transport specifically, Sibertswold sits 12 points below the CT15 district figure of 35/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CT15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
170.6 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 59 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 37 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Grove 16 crimes
  3. 3 Westcourt Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.047 · PM2.5 6.514 · PM10 11.587 µg/m³
73
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Shepherdswell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital13.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre13.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLydden Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,313 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.6%Student3.9%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership77.6%
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
23
Shepherdswell 0.2 mi
Snowdown 2.1 mi
Aylesham 2.9 mi
J13 M20 7 mi
J13 M20 7.3 mi
J12 M20 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£372k £402k £432k £462k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lydden 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Eythorne 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Dover) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barham 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alkham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Studdal 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston (Canterbury) 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dover 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bishopsbourne 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sibertswold a nice place to live?

Sibertswold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sibertswold 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 Sibertswold?

Sibertswold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sibertswold?

Among the top-rated schools in Sibertswold is Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sibertswold in total.

What are house prices like in Sibertswold?

The current median house price in Sibertswold is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

Sibertswold in context

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Postcode districts in Sibertswold

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