Town Pop. 588

Living in Brenchley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brenchley comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TN12 postcode district.

Against the wider TN12 district average of 39/100, that is 6 points above. On economic health specifically, Brenchley sits 28 points above the TN12 district figure of 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: TN12 postcode district.

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Brenchley scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
222.8 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 44 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↑ 488% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  2. 2 Hastings Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Oakfield Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury3.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital4.7 mi
Maidstone Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,620 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.3%Student3%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Tunbridge Wells · 2026-27
A £1,631
B £1,902
C £2,174
D £2,446
E £2,990
F £3,533
G £4,077
H £4,892
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Paddock Wood 2.4 mi
Beltring 3.9 mi
Marden 4.7 mi
J2A M26 10.9 mi
J6 M20 11 mi
J2A M26 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brenchley 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

Matfield 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marden (Maidstone) 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Benover 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brenchley a nice place to live?

Brenchley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brenchley is 45/100, 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 Brenchley?

Brenchley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brenchley?

Among the top-rated schools in Brenchley is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brenchley in total.

Brenchley in context

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Postcode districts in Brenchley

TN12 39 ⇄

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