Town Pop. 767

Living in St Nicholas at Wade: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for St Nicholas at Wade is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the CT7 postcode district.

It scores 17 points below the CT7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its transport score runs 21 points below the CT7 district's 42/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CT7 postcode district.

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St Nicholas at Wade scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
170.8 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 58 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Monocstune Mews 17 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Island Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.169 · PM2.5 6.527 · PM10 11.645 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre10.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital20.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBirchington Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,905 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)80.6%
available across Thanet
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired30%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Thanet · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Birchington-on-Sea 2.7 mi
Minster 3.3 mi
Westgate-on-Sea 4.2 mi
J7 M2 14.4 mi
J7 M2 14.9 mi
J6 M2 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £337,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£265k £373k £485k £593k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Monkton (Thanet) 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Minster (Thanet) 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Margate 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cliffs End 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Herne Bay 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Herne 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Nicholas at Wade a nice place to live?

St Nicholas at Wade has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Nicholas at Wade is 34/100, 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 Nicholas at Wade?

St Nicholas at Wade has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Nicholas at Wade?

Among the top-rated schools in St Nicholas at Wade is St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in St Nicholas at Wade in total.

What are house prices like in St Nicholas at Wade?

The current median house price in St Nicholas at Wade is £337,500, around 18% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 40%.

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Postcode districts in St Nicholas at Wade

CT7 51 ⇄

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