Town Pop. 1,334

Living in Horsmonden: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horsmonden comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TN12 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the TN12 district's 58/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (80). Lifestyle (13), transport (14), healthcare (15) and schools (16) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Horsmonden in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN12 postcode district.

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Horsmonden scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
66 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 28 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Gun Back Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.892 · PM2.5 6.564 · PM10 9.946 µg/m³
74
Green Space 61
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Leigh Academy HorsmondenPrimary · 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
15
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital6.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHowell Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,684 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.1%Student3.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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

Transport
14
Paddock Wood 3.5 mi
Marden 3.6 mi
Beltring 4.7 mi
J6 M20 11.1 mi
J5 M20 11.2 mi
J7 M20 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £412,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£488k £507k £528k £548k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brenchley 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Matfield 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marden (Maidstone) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chainhurst 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Benover 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsmonden a nice place to live?

Horsmonden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horsmonden is 43/100, 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 Horsmonden?

Horsmonden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horsmonden?

Among the top-rated schools in Horsmonden is Leigh Academy Horsmonden, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Horsmonden in total.

What are house prices like in Horsmonden?

The current median house price in Horsmonden is £412,750, around 45% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Horsmonden

TN12 39 ⇄

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