Town Pop. 2,792

Living in Hadlow: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hadlow scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Hadlow places 4th of 7 in the TN11 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the TN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the TN11 district's 29/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hadlow scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 64 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Possession of weapons 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marshall Gardens 17 crimes
  2. 2 Brookfields 11 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hadlow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hadlow Rural Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury4.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital6.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 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 capacity1,971 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed3%Retired26.4%Student7.6%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
23
Beltring 3.2 mi
Yalding 3.3 mi
Tonbridge 3.7 mi
J2A M26 5.3 mi
J2A M26 5.5 mi
J3 M20 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£313k £399k £488k £574k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pittswood 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hale Street 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wateringbury 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yalding 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadlow a nice place to live?

Hadlow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hadlow is 51/100, 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 Hadlow?

Hadlow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadlow?

Among the top-rated schools in Hadlow is Hadlow Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hadlow in total.

What are house prices like in Hadlow?

The current median house price in Hadlow is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 33%.

Hadlow in context

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Postcode districts in Hadlow

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