Town Pop. 2,734

Living in St Mary's Bay: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Mary's Bay scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 32/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the TN29 postcode district, St Mary's Bay ranks 3rd.

Against the wider TN29 district average of 33/100, that is 8 points above. Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the TN29 district's 15/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TN29 postcode district.

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St Mary's Bay scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
77.9 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 108 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Yew Tree Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mulberry Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital9 mi
William Harvey Hospital9.1 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre22.4 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 surgeryMartello Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,225 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate39.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired42.9%Student2.2%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.7%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.7%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)4.2%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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
21
Westenhanger 6.5 mi
Ham Street 6.7 mi
Sandling 6.8 mi
J11 M20 6.6 mi
J11 M20 6.8 mi
J11A M20 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £298,000 23
Semi-detached £294,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£273k £334k £397k £458k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Romney 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Littlestone-on-Sea 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lydd 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lympne 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 6.2 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 6.3 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 6.5 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 6.6 mi away ⇄
Dungeness 0 6.7 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Mary's Bay a nice place to live?

St Mary's Bay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Mary's Bay is 41/100, 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 Mary's Bay?

St Mary's Bay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in St Mary's Bay?

The current median house price in St Mary's Bay is £298,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £294,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

St Mary's Bay in context

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Postcode districts in St Mary's Bay

TN29 33 ⇄

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