Town Pop. 307

Living in Curtisden Green: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Curtisden Green comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Curtisden Green most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the TN12 postcode district, Curtisden Green ranks 2nd.

The TN12 district averages 39/100, putting Curtisden Green 10 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 68 points above the TN12 district's 30/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: TN12 postcode district.

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Curtisden Green scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
602.6 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 74 crimes
↑ 624% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 898% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 1054% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 522% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lurkins Rise 18 crimes
  2. 2 Lucks Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cascade Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Parsonage Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,785 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.3%Retired19.3%Student5.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
16
Marden 2.7 mi
Staplehurst 3.9 mi
Paddock Wood 5 mi
J8 M20 10.4 mi
J8 M20 10.6 mi
J7 M20 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Curtisden Green 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

Goudhurst 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Marden (Maidstone) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook Common 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Staplehurst 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sissinghurst 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coursehorn 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chainhurst 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Curtisden Green a nice place to live?

Curtisden Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Curtisden Green is 49/100, 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 Curtisden Green?

Curtisden Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Curtisden Green in context

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Postcode districts in Curtisden Green

TN12 39 ⇄
TN17 39 ⇄

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