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Living in Woodchurch: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodchurch comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Woodchurch places 4th of 12 in the TN26 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Woodchurch sits 17 points above the TN26 district figure of 13/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see TN26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
96.3 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 38 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plurenden Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Brook Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cuckoo'S Pit Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 61
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area
1Good
  • Woodchurch Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital7.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital7.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital17.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,790 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate42.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.1%Unemployed2%Retired40.7%Student2.3%Other inactive12.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)4.4%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
10
Appledore 3.6 mi
Ham Street 3.6 mi
Pluckley 5.5 mi
J9 M20 7.1 mi
J9 M20 7.1 mi
J10 M20 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodchurch 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

Appledore Heath 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Halden 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hamstreet 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bromley Green 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
London Beach 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Woolpack Corner 34 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodchurch a nice place to live?

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

Woodchurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodchurch?

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

Woodchurch in context

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Postcode districts in Woodchurch

TN26 36 ⇄

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