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Living in Frant: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Frant comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Frant most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 9 scored places in the TN3 postcode district. The TN3 district averages 48/100, putting Frant 7 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the TN3 district's 73/100. For the surrounding area, see TN3 postcode district.

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Frant scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
170.3 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 20 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 803% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broomfield 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bunny Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Warren Ridge 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.444 · PM2.5 6.427 · PM10 9.731 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Frant Church of England 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
6
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital2.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury3.7 mi
Maidstone Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryKingswood Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,924 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.7%Student3.8%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary11.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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
Frant 1.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells 2.4 mi
Wadhurst 2.4 mi
J5 M25 14.3 mi
J2A M26 14.3 mi
J5 M25 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Frant 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

The Platt 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rusthall and Langton Green 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Town Row 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cousley Wood 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Groombridge 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bullingstone 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frant a nice place to live?

Frant has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Frant is 41/100, 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 Frant?

Frant is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frant?

Among the top-rated schools in Frant is Frant Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Frant in total.

Frant in context

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Postcode districts in Frant

TN3 48 ⇄

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