Town Pop. 1,196

Living in Groombridge: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Groombridge comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Groombridge places 8th of 9 in the TN3 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the TN3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the TN3 district's 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN3 postcode district.

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Groombridge scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
112.9 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 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Grange 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  3. 3 Broom Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.324 · PM2.5 6.454 · PM10 10.176 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital3.9 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury5.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRusthall Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity2,128 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.1%Student4.6%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
18
Ashurst 1.7 mi
Eridge 1.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells 3.7 mi
J5 M25 12.2 mi
J5 M25 12.4 mi
J5 M25 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Groombridge 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

Fordcombe 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rusthall and Langton Green 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bullingstone 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Speldhurst 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hartfield 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Hartfield 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Crowborough 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cowden 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Groombridge a nice place to live?

Groombridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Groombridge is 42/100, 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 Groombridge?

Groombridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Groombridge?

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

Groombridge in context

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Postcode districts in Groombridge

TN3 48 ⇄

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