Kent

Kent is one of the most popular counties in England, with a population of 1.8 million people. It has some really beautiful scenery and many great amenities for families that are looking to buy their first home or move up into a nicer place. There are also several excellent universities that attract students from all over the world to come and study here.

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Best places to live in Kent

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Canterbury Cathedral in Kent

Where is Kent?

Kent is located in the southeast of England, bordered by The Thames Estuary to its north and the English Channel on its other three sides (south, west and southeast). This makes it a great place for those looking to commute into London as there are good transportation links with both ferries from Kent to France and trains from Kent to London.

Areas in Kent

Some of the most popular areas for protective home buyers in the county of Kent include:

Canterbury – This city is a beautiful and historic place to live, with plenty of things to do both in the city centre and the surrounding countryside. A lively student city, Canterbury is an especially popular choice for those seeking a home in Kent and wanting to be close to the universities.

Dover – Dover is a seaside town that offers stunning views of the English Channel and easy access to France by ferry. It’s also home to several military bases, making it an ideal place for those looking for employment in the armed forces.

Folkestone – Folkestone is another coastal town with plenty of amenities and attractions, as well as excellent transport links to London and other parts of Kent.

Gravesend – Gravesend is a town situated on the banks of the River Thames, with good transport links to both London and Essex. It’s also home to a large shopping centre and several schools rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Scotney Manor in Kent

Maidstone – Maidstone is one of the larger towns in Kent, with a population greater than 100,000. It is home to both Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School and Mascalls Academy – two high-performing secondary schools that are consistently ranked among Ofsted’s ‘outstanding’ category.

Universities in Kent

Kent plays host to a number of universities, including the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, both of which are located in the ancient and beautiful city of Canterbury.

Canterbury Christ Church University – Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the largest universities in Kent and has a rich history, dating back to its inception as Canterbury College – founded in 1904. It is now one of the premier universities in the country, with a growing international student body from over 100 countries.

University of Kent – The University is now one of the UK’s top ten leading universities and has been voted as ‘the best modern university by The Sunday Times newspaper. It offers world-class teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates and professional students at its campus in Canterbury.

The University for the Creative Arts – The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialist art and design university with campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate study in Art & Design, Film & Media, Architecture & Interior Design, Fashion & Textiles, Music and Performing Arts.

Top Schools in Kent

Kent is home to some of the best grammar schools in England, including The Skinners’ School, Tonbridge Grammar School for Boys and Chatham House Grammar School.

The Black Griffin Pub in Canterbury

The Canterbury High Schools are among Kent’s top-performing secondary schools with the all-girls Oakwood Park Grammar school also performing well in recent years. Some of the best schools in Kent include:

The Weald of Kent Grammar School – Located in Tonbridge, the Weald of Kent Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school for students aged 11 to 18, with an excellent reputation for providing a high standard of education.

The Skinners’ School – Situated in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the school provides an excellent education for boys and girls aged between 11 to 18 years old.

Tonbridge Grammar School for Boys – A popular grammar school with good results at GCSE level, Tonbridge Grammar is situated in Tonbridge and caters to boys aged between 11 to 18.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls – The top-ranked single-sex girls’ grammar school in Kent, with excellent results at GCSE level and a good reputation for A-Levels as well. Situated just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Population of Kent

The population of Kent is around 1.855 million, making it the 5th most populous county in England. The majority of the population of Kent is concentrated into areas such as Maidstone, Canterbury, Gravesend and Dartford.

 

Reviews in Kent

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The Perfect Place to Live

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Review Date Oct 2023

Such an ideal place to live, so many shops around and gyms around here, not too far from the station which is so convenient for people working up London! A lot of places to eat and have a drink as well, especially the pub opposite the building, the mast and rigging.

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The development is perfect. Good car park, bin room has a lot of bins, the event room (roof top) is nice and cozy and good for a gathering.

Also, there is a bike storage for people with bikes that is so convenient so you don’t have to take your bike that’s been getting dirty from outside into your flat.

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Hmm, everything is pretty much up to scratch so not too much to worry about.

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So well, they fix the problems so fast! For example, out window wouldn’t open, they came and fixed it the next day.

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Hi Nim,

Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It’s a pleasure having you stay with us here at The Kell.

Please always feel free to pop to reception or send us an email at thekell@wayoflife.com if you ever need anything.

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Cameron

Good management but some facilities are not the most reliable.

Review Date Oct 2023

Having an Asda and a pub next door is great. The noise during the week isn’t too bad although on a weekend you can hear a bit more, but not too loud to be able to not sleep through, everyone is allowed to have fun. Parking can be a bit of a mess but my own space is always available. Road noise can be a bit loud at times with some louder cars driving past but not much of an issue.

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The design of the building is good but it’s a shame that some people can’t look after their area and can’t pick up their own rubbish. The facilities are good but the washing machines are terrible and ours has broken twice in 4 months. When speaking to the guy repairing ours last time he said it’s quite common for them to break. Some of the paintwork inside the flat is noticeably rushed as there are defects and when looking closer you can see more issue. Building management are very friendly and help wherever they can. More parking inside the secure gate would be ideal and spaces just for motorcycles without charging the full cost that a car would be charged. The cost is quite expensive and would be too much for one person on their own to get a 2 bedroom flat to have a bedroom and an office room if working from home.

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Night time viewing to see what the flats are like regarding noise at night time, but it’s hard to have staff working that late.

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Building manager came up and reviewed issues provided. Some issues were paint related from previous tenants but these have not been repaired after 4 months.

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Hi HN,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.

We would definitely like you to get in touch with us to see what we can do with regards to the painting in your apartment, we would like the opportunity to put this right for you. It would also be great to discuss any other issues that you might have too and how we can help.

Please always feel free to pop to reception or send us an email at thekell@wayoflife.com if you ever need anything.

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Cameron

A cosy home by the docks

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Review Date Oct 2023

The greatest advantage of the location is the presence of a large ASDA 100 metres away and a LIDL shop right across the road. Both the locations have ample parking slots. A police station across the road ensures that there is no crime in the area. There is a lot of construction activity going on which can sometimes be noisy but otherwise the quiet is disturbed only by a ship’s horn as she gets in the docks.

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The property is well-constructed although lack of large windows sometimes make the houses too hot in the summers. The furniture, kitchen equipment, electrical equipment etc are all modern and easy to use. The management has also provided detailed manuals to use them and keep them in good shape.

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The area still does not have a great broadband coverage. For instance Virgin still does not provide services in this area and EE signal is quite poor.

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

The management has usually been quite responsive. There was an emergency last year and the manager rushed to the apartment late in the evening until she brought the situation under control.

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Hi Amey,

Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It’s a pleasure having you stay with us here at The Kell.

Please always feel free to pop to reception or send us an email at thekell@wayoflife.com if you ever need anything.

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Cameron

I love the Kell

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Review Date Oct 2023

This is very good. I have easy access to local shops.
I don’t hear the traffic noise.its quiet.
There is a great pub/restaurant just across which is really good

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I love my apartment because it is designed to fit my present needs. I love the view!!! It’s calming . The environment is serene despite the fact that it’s located close to the road.
Cleaning our hallways can be worked on though as it is always dirty.

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Every base was covered before I moved in.i had adequate information before I moved in

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

Yes they have. I complained about my shower head not working and it’s been worked on presently

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Hi Olamide,

Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It’s a pleasure having you stay with us here at The Kell. We are currently working on improving our communal spaces, including the corridors, if you have any other feedback on how we can improve please do reach out!

Please always feel free to pop to reception or send us an email at thekell@wayoflife.com if you ever need anything.

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Cameron

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