Town Pop. 4,730

Living in Hildenborough: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hildenborough comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Hildenborough most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100.

On healthcare specifically, Hildenborough sits 12 points above the TN10 district figure of 33/100. Safety (92) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Hildenborough in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN10 postcode district.

56
OUT OF 100
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Hildenborough scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49.3 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 82 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Riding Park 33 crimes
  2. 2 Welland Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 16 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
6 schools in area · 16 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Hildenborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing ImpairmentPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stocks Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sussex Road Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Long Mead Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury3.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital4.6 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,876 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.6%Student4.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
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
48
Hildenborough 1 mi
Tonbridge 1.7 mi
Leigh 2.2 mi
J2A M26 6.9 mi
J5 M25 6.9 mi
J5 M25 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £625,000 32
Detached £689,000 11
Semi-detached £615,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£425k £581k £743k £899k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tonbridge 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Sevenoaks) 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks Weald 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chiddingstone Causeway 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hildenborough a nice place to live?

Hildenborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hildenborough is 56/100, 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 Hildenborough?

Hildenborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hildenborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Hildenborough are Hildenborough Church of England Primary School, Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Hildenborough in total.

What are house prices like in Hildenborough?

The current median house price in Hildenborough is £625,000, around 119% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £689,000, semi-detached £615,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 32%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hildenborough in context

See where Hildenborough ranks among the best places to live in Kent

Postcode districts in Hildenborough

TN10 57 ⇄
TN11 45 ⇄

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