A guide to living in Kent

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Best places to live in Kent

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The Kell, ME4

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.73

(166 reviews)

Located in Gillingham, The Kell is a Build to Rent development managed by Way of Life. It offers 192 new apartments with a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments. As well as this, development is pet-friendly and residents have access to an onsite team with 24/7 CCTV security. Furthermore residents can benefit from secure bike storage and private balconies with views over the Chatham Docks.

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Ranked 1st out of 24 in Kent

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Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

By Leaf Living

4.83

(10 reviews)

Westwood Point offers an ideal setting for those seeking a mix of seaside charm and modern living. Just 3 miles from Margate, known as 'The Original Seaside' town, this new community offers easy access to the coast and an array of amenities. This collection of modern homes is close to Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, featuring a variety of high street and independent retailers, cafes, and restaurants. The area offers a selection of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' schools and nurseries, making it ideal for families. Westwood Point is also served by Ramsgate Station and the new Thanet Parkway Station which collectively provides easy access to Canterbury, Dover and other key destinations.

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Ranked 2nd out of 24 in Kent

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Union View, DA2

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.74

(10 reviews)

The development is surrounded by green space and in the immediate vicinity of a new secondary school and local sports clubs. Located just minutes from the Dartford crossing, the site is also close to a wide array of local amenities and is within commuting distance of Kent, Essex and London.

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Ranked 3rd out of 24 in Kent

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Lloyds Living at Oxenden Park, CT6

By Lloyds Living

4.64

(6 reviews)

Oxenden Park is a collection of modern 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes in the popular coastal town of Herne Bay. Combining contemporary living with a relaxed seaside lifestyle, the development offers easy access to local amenities, beautiful beaches and excellent transport links to Canterbury, London and the wider Kent region. With scenic coastal walks, outdoor spaces and a range of leisure facilities nearby, Oxenden Park is an ideal place for families and professionals to call home

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Ranked 4th out of 24 in Kent

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The Charter, DA12

By Touchstone

4.58

(9 reviews)

The Charter offers new Studio and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments crafted with modern comforts and premium finishes, suiting individuals, couples, friends or families. Apartments are pet friendly, with optional high-speed broadband and offer a choice of stylish layouts.

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Ranked 5th out of 24 in Kent

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Debbie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Living at Westwood point, Margate

Debbie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

The kitchen is well equipped with all appliances,however, storage space has been something that we've had to look into, with extra cabinets and shelving. The property itself feels very warm and semi spacious. Love the fact we dont use a key, but a fob or code, very convenient. Same as the 'hive' boiler, although haven't had to use that yet. Garden is a good size and nice and basic, so we can design that ourselves. A cute little patio area by the double doors. We've not had to deal with building management or property management as yet, however, Daisy has been amazing from the word go. Always on hand to answer any questions we have. A true benefit to the company.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

So far so good living here. Daisy has been amazing from start to finish. Road isnt the easiest to find as its not updated on Google maps yet. Considering we have houses being built opposite us, its still quite quiet. Neighbours and area seem to be very nice. Very local to Westwood cross shopping centre, so plenty of shops and entertainment. Awaiting ours wheelie bins as haven't been here long, but rubbish and recycling are still being collected. Nice to hear the ice cream van at times. Parking for us is all ok as have a drive as well as street parking. House seems very secure and safe to be there, even if you're on your own. Looking forward to next year when we are a bit more settled and garden underway as to how we'd like it, plus building work completed. Would recommend others to live here.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Not had to deal with anyone apart from wheelie bins. We ordered and paid and they reimbursed us within a couple of days.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing that springs to mind. We love it here and look foward to many years ahead

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Julie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Living in a Leaf Living property

Julie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

As its so close to Westwood Cross shopping centre it is a great location. However it has increased the traffic .The roads and paths are however being changed by the local council,so hopefully this will help.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We had jo bins when we moved in. I contacted Daisy who said to purchase them and raise a bill with the management, which I did and was quickly paid back.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing , as once we were accepted we were given chances to re look around and then measure . When we did the measurements we were not under any time constraints, which was lovely.

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Steve Monk (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Martello Lakes, CT21

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Martello Lakes

Steve Monk (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Martello Lakes, CT21

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Hythe town in really lovely. Also very close to the beach and seafront. Lovely quiet estate. All good local amenities.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Timely and efficiently. App for reporting any issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Firing range, flats to be built 2 doors down the road.

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Lewis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Westwood Point

Lewis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Westwood Point, CT9

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location for local shops and facilities, no traffic and a very quiet area. Only negative is the lack of outside bins for the majority of the houses in the area

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very quickly and professionally. I have no concerns to this point

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The lack of refuse bins and associated cost of these from council

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Haris (Tenant)

Unverified

The Kell, ME4

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Well located, well run, and the staff make the difference

Haris (Tenant)

Unverified

The Kell, ME4

Sept 2026

I've found this a good place to live. The buildings are modern and well kept, and the shared facilities are genuinely used rather than just being something on a brochure. Where it stands out though is the management. Neelam and Aasiya on reception are consistently helpful and friendly, and that isn't a small thing when it's the first face you see every day. Anything I've reported has been dealt with quickly, which in my experience is rare. Maintenance issues get fixed rather than logged and forgotten. They also go out of their way to help with small practical things that aren't strictly their job. If you're weighing this place up against the mixed reviews you might read elsewhere, my experience has been a positive one, and a lot of that comes down to the people running it.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Chatham Waters is genuinely one of the better spots in Gillingham. Everything you need is within walking distance, including the biggest Asda in the area, and there's a gym, pool and sauna all close by. The area is newly developed rather than run down, and transport links into London and around Medway are straightforward. Parking has never been an issue for me and the street is quiet. People give the wider area mixed reviews, but I think that misses how much has changed here.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Quickly and without fuss. Anything I've reported has been acknowledged the same day and actually fixed rather than left sitting on a list. Neelam and Aasiya on reception follow things through properly. John, the maintenance man, knows his trade inside out. I show him the problem and it's sorted on the spot, no return visits, no waiting around. Genuinely friendly with it too.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How much of the day to day experience comes down to the building team rather than the flat itself. You can judge layout, light and storage on a viewing, but you can't tell how something gets handled when it goes wrong, and that's what you actually live with. Worth chatting to reception when you view.

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