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Living in Five Oak Green: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Five Oak Green is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Five Oak Green places 4th of 12 in the TN12 postcode district.

The TN12 district averages 39/100, putting Five Oak Green 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Five Oak Green sits 64 points above the TN12 district figure of 30/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Five Oak Green scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
137.3 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 33 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Acorn Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Whetsted Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.994 · PM2.5 6.891 · PM10 10.992 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Capel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury2.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital4.5 mi
Maidstone Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,494 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.6%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Paddock Wood 1.5 mi
Beltring 2.5 mi
Tonbridge 3.8 mi
J2A M26 8.2 mi
J2A M26 8.3 mi
J3 M20 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Five Oak 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

Paddock Wood 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Matfield 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hale Street 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Benover 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Yalding 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Oak Green a nice place to live?

Five Oak Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Five Oak Green is 44/100, 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 Five Oak Green?

Five Oak Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Five Oak Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Five Oak Green is Capel Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Five Oak Green in total.

Five Oak Green in context

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Postcode districts in Five Oak Green

TN12 39 ⇄

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