I lived not far from Yalding for many years. It's a pleasant village by the River Medway. Some parts are very prone to flooding, but that will not be a problem in August. Pleasant walks can be had alongside the river to the next villages and Maidstone.

Where is the best place to live in Kent?

• Folkestone. Folkestone Inner Harbour (Image: Oast House Archive on Geograph) ...
• West Malling. ...
• Faversham. ...
• Deal. ...
• Goudhurst. ...
• Sevenoaks. ...
• Whitstable. ...
• Tunbridge Wells.

Is Maidstone rough?

Like any large town, Maidstone has good and bad neighbourhoods — although there are no seriously dangerous locations. Neighborhoods that may be less salubrious include the Park Wood and Mangravet areas. Mixed-income neighbourhoods such as Ringlestone, Shepway or Tovil have some good aspects and are inexpensive.

Is Dartford safe to live?

Dartford is among the top 10 most dangerous medium-sized towns in Kent, and is the 31st most dangerous overall out of Kent's 335 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Dartford in 2020 was 98 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Dartford a nice place?

Dartford is a bustling commuter town very well connected to London. Not only are the transportation links excellent but Dartford also has beautiful countryside with amazing semi-rural villages. ... I will not equate London's bright lights and nightlife to Dartford's but the latter's quite good.

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What's it like living in Maidstone?

With lush parks, fantastic shops and mouth-watering restaurants, Maidstone has an abundance of amenities for every demographic. There are excellent shopping centres in the heart of the town, as well as a main pedestrianised shopping street with an eclectic mix of well-known and independent retailers.

Is Maidstone rich?

MAIDSTONE has been named as a top value-for-money town, for people looking to live the good life, without breaking the bank. The County Town has been ranked second in an "Affordable Affluence" survey, commissioned by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Is the Maidstone real?

Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary.

Is Kent a nice area to live?

Kent is a great place to live and there are so many reasons to want to move here. According to a recent study, in fact, two areas in Kent rank as some of the best places to live in the country - placing fifth and eleventh.

Where is the safest place to live in Kent?

There are safer parts of Kent, starting with Bearsted which ranks as the safest area in Kent, followed up by Herne and Broomfield in second place, and Birchington in third place.

Is Kent a wealthy area?

HNWIs congregate in the Home Counties

Surrey is the second wealthiest area in the UK after London, boasting 59,800 HNWIs, while Kent and Hertfordshire are in fourth and fifth place with 29,500 and 28,200 wealthy inhabitants each. But it is Greater Manchester which has third ranking in the UK, with 56,300 HNWIs.

Can you fish at Yalding?

Members and Day Ticket Fishery. This is a lovely fishery extending for approximately 1000m, lined with trees on both banks. The species present include Roach, Bream, Chub, Dace, Perch, Pike, Carp and Tench.

What is the population of Canterbury 2020?

In 2020 2021, the population of the city of Canterbury, England is - 148 000 people.

How much of Kent is rural?

73% of the Kent population live in urban areas but they only occupy 21% of the total land area. The remaining 27% of the population live in rural areas but occupy 79% of the land in Kent.

What is the richest town in Kent?

Sevenoaks

Topping off the chart to receive the crown of Kent's most "valuable" town is Sevenoaks, with an average property price of a whopping £599,319, more than £100,000 more expensive than any other town or village on this list.

What is the poshest part of Kent?

• Dartford. Farningham Hill Road, Farningham, Dartford DA4. ...
• Sevenoaks. Phillippines Shaw, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14. ...
• Ashford. The Grove, Pluckley, Ashford TN27. ...
• Thanet. Thanet Place Gardens, Broadstairs CT10. ...
• Tunbridge Wells. ...
• Medway. ...
• Gravesham. ...
• Canterbury.

What is the poshest county in England?

Crowned as the 'poshest' home county, Surrey topped the leader board followed by Oxfordshire. With the average property costing over £600,000, it's no surprise this county is home to over 128 golf clubs and 120 Independent schools. Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Hampshire and Berkshire.

Why is Maidstone so popular?

The town of Maidstone is still a major agricultural market centre, situated in the heart of orchard country and the largest hops-growing area in England; among its industries, brewing and malting and the manufacture of agricultural implements are prominent, but the chief modern manufacture is paper.

Is Ashford a nice place to live?

Ashford is an ideal place for many to move to as it is away from the hustle and bustle of London and surrounding cities (as well as Brussels and Paris which are accessible via train) but within close and easy access making it a great commuter town.

Is bearsted a safe place to live?

Bearsted is the safest small town in Kent, and is the third safest overall out of Kent's 335 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bearsted in 2020 was 11 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Kent's overall crime rate, coming in 659% lower than the Kent rate of 85 per 1,000 residents.

Is Dartford a deprived area?

Across the rest of Kent, 9 per cent of neighbourhoods in Medway were in the most deprived 10 per cent, as well as 7 per cent in Dover, 6 per cent in Folkestone and Hythe, 3 per cent in Gravesham, and 2 per cent in Canterbury, Maidstone, and Dartford.

What is Dartford famous for?

Dartford is perhaps most well known for the latter, the main mode of crossing the River Thames to the east of London, where the southbound A282 (part of the London Orbital) crosses the river via the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge toll bridge, opened in 1991.

Is Kent safe to live?

How safe is Kent? Overall, the county of Kent ranks 10th in England for safety, with an average score of 7.7. It is beaten by its neighbouring county, East Sussex, but ranks higher than more rural counties such as Devon, Suffolk and Shropshire.