This thriving leafy village in has been named the 'safest place to live in the county' which means instead of worrying about being a victim of crime, you only have to worry about which one of its fantastic restaurants you want to patronise. The population of well under 8,400 people is rather spoiled for choice when it comes to eating out here. Whether it's tantalising and colourful dishes of the Mediterranean you're after, a superb fish menu or a top notch, dry aged steak, Bearsted has it all.
This rural gem of a village, just three miles from on the A20, has a charming green said to be one of the prettiest in England. It's also near a spectacular castle and has 58 beautiful Grade II-listed buildings to appreciate. And it has a thriving cricket club which has been an "integral focal point on the idyllic village green since 1749".
One downside to life in the village is that the average sold house price during the past year was £36,000 more than Kent's average. But don't let that stop you visiting and who wouldn't want to amble around a village which is the safest in the county? has crunched data from , the Office of National Statistics and to come up with Kent's 10 safest places. Ranking Bearsted at the top, it said: "Bearsted stands out as one of Kent’s safest locations, marked by its low crime rates, vibrant community spirit, and well-managed public services.
"The village’s unique mix of countryside appeal and modern amenities makes it a desirable spot for families, ret.