Town Pop. 3,769

Living in Hawkhurst: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hawkhurst is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TN18 postcode district.

The TN18 district averages 43/100, putting Hawkhurst 8 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the TN18 district's 39/100. Schools (14), lifestyle (26) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN18 postcode district.

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Hawkhurst scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

79.9 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 124 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes

↓ 30% below national average

Shoplifting 37 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Other theft 18 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

other 47 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 39 crimes
2 Herschel Place 19 crimes
3 Bus/Coach Station 18 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Ample 5

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 5

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Hawkhurst 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

A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.4 mi

Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.7 mi

Maidstone Hospital15.3 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,149 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

Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%

available across Tunbridge Wells

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.6%Student3.8%Other inactive9.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary20.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership67.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Etchingham 3.6 mi

Robertsbridge 4.3 mi

Stonegate 6.4 mi

J8 M20 15.8 mi

J8 M20 16.1 mi

J7 M20 17 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4

Retail Shopping Some 3

Takeaways Some 3

Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£385,000	23

5-year monthly trend

All Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkhurst a nice place to live?

Hawkhurst is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hawkhurst 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 Hawkhurst?

Hawkhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 301 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hawkhurst?

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

What are house prices like in Hawkhurst?

The current median house price in Hawkhurst is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hawkhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Hawkhurst

TN18 43 ⇄

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