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Living in Wickhambreaux: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wickhambreaux scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wickhambreaux places 7th of 12 in the CT3 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 33 points above the CT3 district's 47/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

162.4 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 34 crimes

↑ 163% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes

↑ 165% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other crime 4 crimes

↑ 415% above national average

Vehicle crime 3 crimes

↑ 60% above national average

other 9 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Bramling Road 12 crimes
2 Stodmarsh Road 9 crimes
3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.009 · PM2.5 6.502 · PM10 11.395 µg/m³

Green Space 19

Parks Adequate 4

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 6 within 4km

1Ungraded

Wickhambreaux 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

A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre8.1 mi

WIlliam Harvey Hospital15 mi

William Harvey Hospital15.1 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

Nearest GP surgerySturry Surgery2.7 mi

GP capacity1,026 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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%

available across Canterbury

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

62.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

62.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.8%Student4%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership79.4%

Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Bekesbourne 2.7 mi

Sturry 2.9 mi

Adisham 3.1 mi

J7 M2 11.2 mi

J7 M2 11.5 mi

J6 M2 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wickhambreaux 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickhambreaux a nice place to live?

Wickhambreaux has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wickhambreaux is 38/100, 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 Wickhambreaux?

Wickhambreaux is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wickhambreaux in context

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Postcode districts in Wickhambreaux

CT3 39 ⇄

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