Town Pop. 4,908

Living in Sturry: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sturry comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Sturry most outperforms the national norm: 33/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 53/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the CT2 postcode district, Sturry ranks 5th. It scores 11 points below the CT2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its healthcare score runs 20 points below the CT2 district's 53/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
124.5 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 224 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Shoplifting 73 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 137 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Herne Bay Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 59 crimes
  3. 3 Milner Lane 33 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Orion SpiresSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Parkside Community Foundation Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Water Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sturry Church of England 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
33
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.6 mi
William Harvey Hospital13.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,844 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Canterbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.7%Student3.9%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Canterbury · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
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
29
Sturry 0.3 mi
Canterbury West 2.7 mi
Bekesbourne 3 mi
J7 M2 8.7 mi
J7 M2 9 mi
J6 M2 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £308,000 43
Semi-detached £332,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£266k £388k £514k £637k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Broad Oak (Canterbury) 29 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Canterbury 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tyler Hill 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wickhambreaux 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rough Common 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Herne 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blean 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bridge 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sturry a nice place to live?

Sturry has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sturry is 40/100, 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 Sturry?

Sturry has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 611 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sturry?

Among the top-rated schools in Sturry are Orion Spires, Parkside Community Foundation Primary School and Water Meadows Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Sturry in total.

What are house prices like in Sturry?

The current median house price in Sturry is £308,000, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £332,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sturry

CT2 51 ⇄

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