Town Pop. 1,415

Living in Biddenden: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Biddenden is 40/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the TN27 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the TN27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 34/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 The Meadows 12 crimes
  3. 3 Chulkhurst 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.671 · PM2.5 6.485 · PM10 10.674 µg/m³
74
Green Space 74
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • John Mayne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital11.7 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital11.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ivy Court Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity2,162 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.5%Student3.7%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Headcorn 3.5 mi
Pluckley 5.4 mi
Staplehurst 5.4 mi
J8 M20 10 mi
J9 M20 10.2 mi
J8 M20 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£358k £447k £539k £628k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Woolpack Corner 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
East End 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
London Beach 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Frittenden 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Halden 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Smarden 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook Common 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sissinghurst 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Headcorn 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coursehorn 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Biddenden a nice place to live?

Biddenden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Biddenden is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Biddenden?

Biddenden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Biddenden?

The current median house price in Biddenden is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average.

Biddenden in context

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Postcode districts in Biddenden

TN27 34 ⇄

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