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Living in Southfleet: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southfleet comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Southfleet most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Southfleet places 2nd of 7 in the DA13 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 16 points above the DA13 district's 46/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DA13 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
85.9 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 19 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 New Barn Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hook Green Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 10.84 · PM2.5 7.526 · PM10 12.463 µg/m³
67
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 32 within 4km
1Good
  • Sedley's Church of England 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
24
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.8 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital9.4 mi
Basildon University Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryJubilee Medical Group1.4 mi
GP capacity2,711 patients per GP
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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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Dartford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student2.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)4.5%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Dartford · 2026-27
A £1,583
B £1,847
C £2,111
D £2,375
E £2,903
F £3,431
G £3,958
H £4,750
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Longfield 1.5 mi
Ebbsfleet International 2.1 mi
Northfleet 2.3 mi
J2 M25 3.7 mi
J2 M25 3.7 mi
J3 M25 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Southfleet 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

Istead Rise 65 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bean 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ebbsfleet Valley 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Northfleet 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swanscombe 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Darenth 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Speed Gate 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sole Street 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfleet a nice place to live?

Southfleet is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southfleet is 53/100, 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 Southfleet?

Southfleet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southfleet?

Among the top-rated schools in Southfleet is Sedley's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Southfleet in total.

Southfleet in context

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Postcode districts in Southfleet

DA13 49 ⇄

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