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Living in St Margaret's at Cliffe: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Margaret's at Cliffe comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 9 places sharing the CT15 postcode district, St Margaret's at Cliffe scores lowest.

Against the wider CT15 district average of 42/100, that is 9 points below. On transport specifically, St Margaret's at Cliffe sits 18 points below the CT15 district figure of 35/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
other 30 crimes
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  1. 1 Kingsdown Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Royston Gardens 13 crimes
  3. 3 Dover Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Portal House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital19.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital19.6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre19.9 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%
Nearest GP surgerySt James' Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity2,682 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)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed48.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired39.4%Student2.7%Other inactive7.7%
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary18.9%
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership81.5%
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
17
Martin Mill 1.8 mi
Walmer 3.5 mi
Dover Priory 3.6 mi
J13 M20 10.1 mi
J13 M20 10.6 mi
J12 M20 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £460,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£321k £425k £532k £636k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Margaret's at Cliffe a nice place to live?

St Margaret's at Cliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Margaret's at Cliffe is 33/100, 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 St Margaret's at Cliffe?

St Margaret's at Cliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Margaret's at Cliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in St Margaret's at Cliffe is Portal House School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in St Margaret's at Cliffe in total.

What are house prices like in St Margaret's at Cliffe?

The current median house price in St Margaret's at Cliffe is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%.

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