Town Pop. 1,127

Living in Wingham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wingham scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CT3 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (15), schools (25) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Staple Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Petts Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 South Court Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Wingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEstuary View Medical Centre9.7 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital15.5 mi
William Harvey Hospital15.6 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 surgeryAsh Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,507 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Dover
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.2%Student4.7%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Dover · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
28
Adisham 2.3 mi
Aylesham 3.2 mi
Bekesbourne 3.5 mi
J13 M20 12.5 mi
J13 M20 12.6 mi
J7 M2 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wingham 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

Wickhambreaux 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Dover) 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Littlebourne 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Adisham 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ash (Dover) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nonington 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aylesham 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weddington 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upstreet 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hersden 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodnesborough 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eastry 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wingham a nice place to live?

Wingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wingham is 42/100, 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 Wingham?

Wingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wingham?

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

Wingham in context

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Postcode districts in Wingham

CT3 39 ⇄

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