Town Pop. 155

Living in Crouch: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crouch scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the TN15 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Crouch sits 18 points above the TN15 district figure of 75/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and broadband (80). Below 30/100: healthcare (13), transport (19) and lifestyle (21). For the surrounding area, see TN15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
864.5 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 56 crimes
↑ 985% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 918% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1773% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 1513% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 1270% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ford Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Upper Green Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Ightham Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.528 · PM2.5 6.881 · PM10 10.823 µg/m³
72
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital7.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury8.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,497 patients per GP
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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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.5%Student3.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary11.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
19
Borough Green & Wrotham 1.2 mi
Kemsing 3.3 mi
West Malling 4.6 mi
J2A M26 1.7 mi
J2A M26 2.2 mi
J3 M20 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crouch 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

Borough Green 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crouch a nice place to live?

Crouch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crouch is 48/100, 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 Crouch?

Crouch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Crouch in context

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Postcode districts in Crouch

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