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Living in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the ME20 postcode district, Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) ranks 2nd. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the ME20 district's 56/100. On the national picture that lands Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME20 postcode district.

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Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
122 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
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burham Court Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Haleys Place 16 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.832 · PM2.5 7.481 · PM10 12.202 µg/m³
68
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good
  • Burham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mark's Church of England Primary School, EcclesPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital2.8 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital4.8 mi
Darent Valley Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Medical Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity2,555 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.6%Student3.6%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary28.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
33
New Hythe 1.2 mi
Aylesford 1.3 mi
Snodland 1.6 mi
J5 M20 1.4 mi
J6 M20 1.6 mi
J3 M2 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 19
Terraced £277,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£226k £255k £285k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Burham 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
Aylesford 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Kit's Coty 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Forstal 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blue Bell Hill 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Peters Village 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Snodland 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Larkfield 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Halling 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chatham 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) a nice place to live?

Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling)?

Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling)?

Among the top-rated schools in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) are Burham Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) in total.

What are house prices like in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling)?

The current median house price in Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £277,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

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