Town Pop. 1,862

Living in Wye: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wye is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Wye places 4th of 11 in the TN25 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 26 points above the TN25 district's 22/100. Schools (20), lifestyle (24) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
82.2 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 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 16 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Havillands Place 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Long'S Acre 19 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Wye SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed 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
48
A&E departmentsWIlliam Harvey Hospital2.7 mi
William Harvey Hospital2.7 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre11 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,040 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
25
Wye 0.4 mi
Ashford International 3.9 mi
Chilham 4.5 mi
J10 M20 3.2 mi
J9 M20 3.3 mi
J10A M20 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
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 £415,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£396k £434k £472k £509k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brook (Ashford) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bilting 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Challock 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sevington 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mersham 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brabourne Lees 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chilham 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Old Wives Lees 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Chart 54 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wye a nice place to live?

Wye has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wye is 44/100, 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 Wye?

Wye has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wye?

Among the top-rated schools in Wye is Wye School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wye in total.

What are house prices like in Wye?

The current median house price in Wye is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Wye in context

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Postcode districts in Wye

TN25 43 ⇄

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