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Living in Wittersham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wittersham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the TN30 postcode district, Wittersham ranks 2nd.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (11), lifestyle (17) and schools (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN30 postcode district.

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Wittersham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
94.2 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 22 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jubilee Field 11 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Cottages 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.135 · PM2.5 6.395 · PM10 10.344 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area
1Good
  • Wittersham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital12.4 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital12.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury19.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ivy Court Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,891 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired33.8%Student2.2%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical42.4%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
11
Rye 4.4 mi
Appledore 5.1 mi
Winchelsea 5.6 mi
J9 M20 12.4 mi
J10A M20 12.4 mi
J10 M20 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wittersham 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

Iden 29 2.4 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Appledore Heath 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Woodchurch 40 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wittersham a nice place to live?

Wittersham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wittersham is 37/100, 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 Wittersham?

Wittersham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wittersham?

Among the top-rated schools in Wittersham is Wittersham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wittersham in total.

Wittersham in context

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Postcode districts in Wittersham

TN30 40 ⇄

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