Town Pop. 2,281

Living in Vigo Village: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Vigo Village comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DA13 postcode district. Against the wider DA13 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DA13 postcode district.

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Vigo Village scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DA13 0AA DA13 9AA DA13 TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
142.5 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 110 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aldon Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sandy Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Highview 14 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.127 · PM10 11.296 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Vigo Village 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
4
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital6.4 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.1 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital8.1 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 surgeryDr J.P. Mounty and Partners2.7 mi
GP capacity1,610 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.8%
available across Gravesham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Gravesham · 2026-27
A £1,605
B £1,873
C £2,140
D £2,408
E £2,943
F £3,478
G £4,013
H £4,816
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Borough Green & Wrotham 3.2 mi
West Malling 3.9 mi
Sole Street 3.9 mi
J3 M20 1.6 mi
J3 M20 1.6 mi
J2A M26 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 15
Terraced £330,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£321k £356k £391k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Culverstone Green 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Meopham 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Borough Green 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Vigo Village a nice place to live?

Vigo Village has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Vigo Village 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 Vigo Village?

Vigo Village is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 325 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Vigo Village?

Among the top-rated schools in Vigo Village is Vigo Village School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Vigo Village in total.

What are house prices like in Vigo Village?

The current median house price in Vigo Village is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £330,000.

Vigo Village in context

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Postcode districts in Vigo Village

DA13 49 ⇄
TN15 45 ⇄

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