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Living in Blue Bell Hill: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blue Bell Hill is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Blue Bell Hill most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the ME5 postcode district, Blue Bell Hill scores lowest. It scores 10 points below the ME5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 67/100. On healthcare specifically, Blue Bell Hill sits 27 points below the ME5 district figure of 76/100. For the surrounding area, see ME5 postcode district.

57
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
142.9 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 29 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Warren Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Kissick Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Phoenix Mews 8 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 13.092 · PM2.5 7.866 · PM10 14.086 µg/m³
63
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 25 within 4km
1Good
  • Tunbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsMedway Maritime Hospital3.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital3.7 mi
Darent Valley Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryReach Healthcare1 mi
GP capacity2,406 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership90%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Tonbridge and Malling · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
44
Snodland 2.5 mi
New Hythe 2.6 mi
Aylesford 2.8 mi
J3 M2 0.3 mi
J3 M2 0.5 mi
J6 & 5 M20 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blue Bell Hill in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kit's Coty 50 0.6 mi away ⇄
Burham 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Peters Village 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 1.9 mi away ⇄
Forstal 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aylesford 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Snodland 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halling 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bredhurst 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Larkfield 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cuxton 48 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bell Hill a nice place to live?

Blue Bell Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blue Bell Hill is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blue Bell Hill?

Blue Bell Hill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blue Bell Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Blue Bell Hill is Tunbury Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blue Bell Hill in total.

Blue Bell Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Blue Bell Hill

ME5 67 ⇄

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