Deprivation (IMD decile, 10 = least deprived) in Kent
Kent’s 13 areas ranked — least deprived areas. Every figure from IoD2025 (MHCLG), 2025. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Deprivation (IMD decile, 10 = least deprived) (/10) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevenoaks | 6.9/10 |
| 2 | Tunbridge Wells | 6.9/10 |
| 3 | Tonbridge and Malling | 6.7/10 |
| 4 | Dartford | 6.2/10 |
| 5 | Canterbury | 5.7/10 |
| 6 | Maidstone | 5.5/10 |
| 7 | Gravesham | 5.0/10 |
| 8 | Ashford | 5.0/10 |
| 9 | Medway | 4.8/10 |
| 10 | Swale | 4.5/10 |
| 11 | Folkestone and Hythe | 4.4/10 |
| 12 | Dover | 4.4/10 |
| 13 | Thanet | 3.7/10 |
Source: IoD2025 (MHCLG) · 2025. Ranked highest first.
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