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About Capstone
Capstone is a small settlement located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It lies within the ME7 postcode area, situated near the border with East Sussex. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The village is close to the A229 road, providing access to nearby towns such as Sittingbourne and Faversham. Capstone is part of the civil parish of Hoo, and the surrounding landscape features a mix of farmland and woodland. The local community is quiet and residential, with a focus on agricultural activity. There are no major tourist attractions in the immediate vicinity, but the area offers peaceful countryside walks and a sense of rural tranquillity. The village is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger centres for shopping and services.
School Ratings in Capstone
Capstone is served by 137 schools. Brompton Children's Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Capstone
Property prices average £269K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £238K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Capstone
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Capstone, with 295 incidents logged in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Capstone
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Capstone falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Capstone
There are 54 GP surgeries within three miles of Capstone, the nearest being Medway On Call Care Ooh (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Capstone
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Property Prices 6,449 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the ME7 postcode area.
Household Income in Capstone ONS 2023
The average total household income in Capstone is approximately £55,835 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £40,493. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £40,493.
Businesses in Capstone ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,363 active businesses based in Capstone, around 26 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Capstone IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Capstone in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Capstone 1,337 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime in Capstone is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Capstone
Of the 20,166 households in and around Capstone, 56% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 31% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Capstone.