To keep up to date with all the latest news in Kent make sure to sign up to the KentLive newsletter. Millsboro Crime is on the increase in Millsboro, which is why it deserves a place on this list. [7], Many notable figures were quick to defend their respective towns. 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Gravesham - Pelham - 121 crime reports. However, the town has some excellent fish and chip shops and restaurants and is home to Whitstable fish market. The idea behind it was simple, we lived in Greater London and wanted to have a 2 bedroom house. And if that wasn't enough, there are 300 acres of Darenth Woods with its ancient coppiced woodland. Property technology startup OneDome has released the figures based on publicly available data. Kent has grown to be quite the desirable spot to live, and for good reason. Areas were scored based on four factors - natural beauty, scored for "proximity to open water, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty", architectural beauty with marks "awarded for the number of listed and period homes, how environmentally friendly the location is, and quality of life, with areas ranked for "air quality, crime figures and how many farm shops there are within a three-mile radius. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ", Some thought the selection process and/or subsequent portrayals to be inherently biased, "random", subjective, inconsistent and/or unscientific. What's for dinner? Here are the worst rated areas by electoral ward in Kent according to this scale, rated out of 10: This secluded little village near Dartford clearly didnt cut the mustard according to the algorithms. At first inspection I thought at least Dartford cant get any worse! How wrong [], Medway actually has a fair bit going for it. Living in the shadow of the M25 apparently deals a heavy blow to the desirability of these villages as a place to live. Credit: Google street view Worst street in the ward: In or near Solomons Road. These leafy little villages near Ashford are deafeningly quiet, rated the highest rating of 10 for noise levels in some places. Apparently its lacking in all the areas that all the other places on this list seem to be, but yeah. If you live on the west side of Sheppey and are already used to the island life, perhaps consider a nice, quiet retirement spot on the east side of the isle when youre older. There are lots of independent shops, making it easy to find unique antiques and fashion pieces. Recently, Swanley was named the worst place to live in Kent in scathing a review which likened it to 'The Manchester United of chav town' Of course, anyone who has any knowledge will know Swanley actually has plenty to shout about. Must be very loud with that big church there, and that old building looks like it's going to fall into the road. 6. READ MORE: 29 Kent villages so beautiful you'll want to move there in 2022, Recently, Swanley was named the worst place to live in Kent in scathing a review which likened it to 'The Manchester United of chav town'. Our close proximity to both London and the coast combined with our incredible countryside and bustling town centres has made the Garden of England an undeniably popular county. 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Former Resident 9 months ago Overall Experience Kent is nice town. It seems Capel-le-Ferne to Folkestone is rather like what Ringwould was to Dover, this quiet coastal village will probably give some fairly stunning views over the English Channel but only if youre into that sort of thing. With a direct train into London also available its a hot-spot for commuters. What its really like: Im not quite sure which part of Herne Bay this resident lives in, but it cant be the same parts Ive seen. Herne Bay ranks a respectable 277 out of the 1,372 towns ranked. Even Pizza Hut has fled the town centre.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. However it is supposed to be pretty noisy apparently, and you can probably guess how theyre rated for lifestyle. I moved here from the south west for uni and unfortunately didnt look around properly before I decided to come. The person behind it, Robert Sayers, also fundraises for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. We pay our respects to Kent residents who have died in recent weeks. A closed Poundworld isn't the warmest of welcomes onto Gravesend's High Street, Old Neptune Public House on the beach at Whitstable, The Outlet wasn't too busy when we visited. Kent has also seen the fastest rise in knife crime in the entire country. There were 28 crime reports to police during April, including 13 anti-social behaviour incidents and six drug-related incidents. I bet all those beautiful old buildings are probably really leaky or something Must be a nightmare living in Ringwould, looks like the M1 running through it! For those interested in history, there is a mediaeval castle located on top of Castle Hill. For anyone else its actually among the nicest places to live in Kent. The local authority is [certainly not] considered the most corrupt by other local councils. We have no close family so a move this way wasnt something we assumed would be [], Read More from Maidstone The biggest moving mistake of my life, Youve got to feel sorry for the town planners who renovated Maidstone city centre in 2018. Is Dartford really the worst place to live in Kent? With two big universities, Canterbury is known for its diversity, rich history and cultural importance. Dartford definitely has a strong sense of community and a sense of belonging. The highlight for us is Woodys bench, a delightful place to sit and watch the world go by.". As its county town, Maidstone combines this rural charm with modernity: new industries, new developments and everything you could want from a large modern town. A new year is nearly upon us and many may be considering moving to the Garden of England in 2022. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But as property values soar, have you ever wondered which parts of Kent are seen as a cut above the rest? It is within the Transport for London network and is in Zone 8 of the TfL map. The city also has one of the oldest and most imposing cathedrals in the UK, making it worth a visit. Pretty Aylesbury, Bucks, was handed the dubious honour after a tongue-in-cheek poll online. 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