Within the Parish we are fortunate to have two schools one of which – Chatham Grammar School for Girls – sits more or less opposite the church.

The other school – Byron Road – is a primary school and is no more than a ten minute walk from St Augustine’s.

Both schools use the church with the respective Head Teachers regular visitors and very much supportive of our future vision and community work.

Elsewhere the community comprises many occupational groups with healthcare professionals, our own local “high street” on the A2 with independent and other traders, a funeral director, pubs and eating establishments along with a Premier Inn, B&Q superstore and retail outlets.