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Living in Chiddingstone Causeway: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chiddingstone Causeway comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 7 places sharing the TN11 postcode district, Chiddingstone Causeway scores lowest.

Against the wider TN11 district average of 45/100, that is 10 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN11 postcode district.

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Chiddingstone Causeway scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
196.3 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 35 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Richard'S Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Forstall 9 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital6.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury6.4 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHildenborough & Tonbridge Medical Group3.3 mi
GP capacity1,876 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)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.9%Student5.2%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership67.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Sevenoaks · 2026-27
A £1,681
B £1,962
C £2,242
D £2,522
E £3,082
F £3,643
G £4,203
H £5,044
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
19
Penshurst 0.1 mi
Leigh 1.7 mi
Hildenborough 2.6 mi
J5 M25 6.2 mi
J5 M25 6.5 mi
J5 M25 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chiddingstone Causeway 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

Leigh (Sevenoaks) 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks Weald 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hever 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Four Elms 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Markbeech 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Speldhurst 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bullingstone 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fordcombe 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiddingstone Causeway a nice place to live?

Chiddingstone Causeway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chiddingstone Causeway is 35/100, 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 Chiddingstone Causeway?

Chiddingstone Causeway is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chiddingstone Causeway in context

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Postcode districts in Chiddingstone Causeway

TN11 45 ⇄

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