Town Pop. 1,928

Living in East Peckham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Peckham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. East Peckham places 9th of 12 in the TN12 postcode district.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (11), schools (13), lifestyle (15) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN12 postcode district.

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East Peckham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
127.1 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 69 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Medway Meadows 45 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 35 crimes
  3. 3 Maidstone Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • East Peckham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury5.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital5.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital7.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryYalding Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,445 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired27.5%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
28
Beltring 0.9 mi
Yalding 1.4 mi
Paddock Wood 2.1 mi
J2A M26 6.6 mi
J2A M26 6.6 mi
J3 M20 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£367k £390k £414k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hale Street 36 0.5 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Yalding 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Benover 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wateringbury 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Teston 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chainhurst 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kings Hill 55 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Peckham a nice place to live?

East Peckham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Peckham is 37/100, 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 East Peckham?

East Peckham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 245 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in East Peckham?

The current median house price in East Peckham is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

East Peckham in context

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Postcode districts in East Peckham

TN12 39 ⇄

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