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Living in Stanford: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanford comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN25 postcode district, Stanford ranks 8th.

Its safety score runs 15 points above the TN25 district's 80/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN25 postcode district.

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Stanford scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
204.9 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 19 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Beckley Place 5 crimes
  3. 3 Yew Tree Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.261 · PM2.5 6.721 · PM10 13.096 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital5.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital6 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre16.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySellindge Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,337 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across Folkestone and Hythe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
66.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.8%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Westenhanger 0.4 mi
Sandling 1.3 mi
Folkestone West 5.1 mi
J11 M20 0.3 mi
J11 M20 0.9 mi
J11A M20 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stanford 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

Lympne 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sellindge 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Saltwood 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Etchinghill 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hythe 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lyminge 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rhodes Minnis 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aldington 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Elham 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dymchurch 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanford a nice place to live?

Stanford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanford is 39/100, 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 Stanford?

Stanford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stanford in context

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Postcode districts in Stanford

TN25 43 ⇄

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