Town Pop. 7,285

Living in Edenbridge: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edenbridge scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Edenbridge places 3rd of 7 in the TN8 postcode district. The TN8 district averages 37/100, putting Edenbridge 6 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 16 points above the TN8 district's 27/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN8 postcode district.

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Edenbridge scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
113.2 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 296 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 161 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 98 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Shoplifting 67 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 154 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 66 crimes
  2. 2 Croft Lane 44 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 36 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Edenbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
35
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital9.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.7 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,020 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 197 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.8%Student3.3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership65.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Edenbridge Town 0.2 mi
Edenbridge 0.6 mi
Hever 1.9 mi
J6 M25 6.6 mi
J5 M25 6.8 mi
J5 M25 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 55
Semi-detached £447,000 18
Terraced £330,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£283k £408k £536k £660k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Marlpit Hill 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Four Elms 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hever 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Markbeech 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lingfield Common 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lingfield 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cowden 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oxted 51 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edenbridge a nice place to live?

Edenbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Edenbridge is 43/100, 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 Edenbridge?

Edenbridge has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 825 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edenbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Edenbridge is Edenbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Edenbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Edenbridge?

The current median house price in Edenbridge is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £447,000, terraced £330,000. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Edenbridge

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