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Average

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Best places to live in Kent

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The Kell, ME4

By Way of Life

Award winner 2025

4.74

4.74

(162 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 21 in Kent

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Union View, DA2

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.75

4.75

(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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 21 in Kent

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Holborough Lakes, ME6

By Berkeley

4.44

4.44

(11 reviews)

Holborough Lakes is a new development of 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom homes in rural Kent. Set around a series of freshwater lakes and attractive landscaping and offers an excellent range of facilities. All homes benefit from spacious open plan living areas and private gardens with lawns and patios.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Kent

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Kingsmead, ME13

By Crest Nicholson

4.23

4.23

(8 reviews)

Kingsmead is a development of 2 - 4 bedroom homes in Faversham, Kent. The homes are built to a high standard with modern living in mind.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 21 in Kent

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Rochester Riverside, ME1

By Countryside

4.17

4.17

(11 reviews)

Rochester Riverside is a regeneration project, a £419m development that is being delivered by Countryside and Hyde over 12 years.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 21 in Kent

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Daniel D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live

Daniel D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Jun 2026

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

The area surrounding The Kell offers a great balance of convenience and lifestyle. There is a wide range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and pubs within easy reach, making everyday errands simple. Several parks and green spaces are also nearby, providing excellent opportunities for walking, exercise and relaxation. Transport links are strong, with regular bus services and good road access making commuting straightforward. Parking is generally manageable, bin collections are reliable, and the neighbourhood feels friendly and well cared for. Noise levels are typically low, with only the usual traffic during busier periods.

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

The management team at The Kell have always been approachable, professional and responsive. Any questions or concerns have been dealt with promptly, and communication has generally been clear and helpful throughout my time living here.

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

I wish I had known just how convenient and well-connected the location of The Kell was before moving in. Access to local amenities, transport links and green spaces made settling in much easier than expected and has been one of the biggest advantages of living here.


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Lia (Tenant)

Unverified

The Quarters, ME4

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The flat is a lovely size

Lia (Tenant)

Unverified

The Quarters, ME4

May 2026

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

Living here is a lovely and quiet with the residents being very friendly. There is no traffic noise for the development being along side a main road. The parking at the current moment is a little difficult as it’s a 5 minute walk from the apartment itself but this just as things are still under development.

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

Has been more then happy to help with any issue we have run in to and always makes you feel like a priority when getting things resolved

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

Helpful tip: When setting up bills just bare in mind being a new build some places take a little long as your a new address


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Wuraola Soremekun (Tenant)

Unverified

Union View, DA2

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent Service and Smooth Experience Throughout.

Wuraola Soremekun (Tenant)

Unverified

Union View, DA2

May 2026

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

The local area is convenient and well connected, with good transport links and easy access to shops, restaurants, and essential amenities. The environment feels calm and pleasant, and the area appears clean and well maintained. Parking and general accessibility are reasonable, and overall it seems like a comfortable place to live. So far, my experience with the area has been positive and I appreciate how convenient everything is nearby.

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

Any questions or concerns I raised were handled professionally and responded to promptly. Communication was clear, helpful, and reassuring throughout the process. Megan Larkin in particular was very supportive and always willing to assist whenever I needed clarification or help.

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

One thing I would say is that the process becomes much easier when all documents are prepared in advance, especially guarantor and referencing documents. Aside from that, the experience has been smooth and well organised so far, and the support from the team has made the process far less stressful.


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Freddie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

10/10 highly recommend

Freddie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

May 2026

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

The area has a really good mix of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and pubs, so most day-to-day needs are easy to sort without travelling far. There are also several parks and open spaces nearby which are great for walks, relaxing or exercising. Transport links are very convenient, with regular bus services and good road connections making commuting straightforward. Parking on the street is generally manageable and bin collections are reliable and well organised. The street itself is friendly and peaceful, with very little anti-social behaviour and only normal levels of traffic noise during busier times of the day.

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

Building management have generally been quick to respond, helpful and easy to communicate with whenever any issues or questions have been raised.

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

I wish I had known how convenient and well-connected the area was before moving in, as it made settling in and day-to-day life much easier than expected.


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Noah W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

May 2026

5
5
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5

Couldn’t recommend it more.

Noah W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

May 2026

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

Across the road, there is a nice local pub and behind that there is a large Asda Supermarket. Across the road there is a mosque and a lidl. There is also a bus stop across the road by Asda, the bins a collected at the same time every week and there is no anti social activity and there is plenty of parking available.

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

Yes, theyve been swift in their responses to any concerns i may have as well as the solutions offered are genuine and thought of.

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

I think that although you get to see it, the garden space in the evening really shows its worth.


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