Town Pop. 1,740

Living in Ightham: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ightham comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the TN15 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Ightham sits 21 points above the TN15 district figure of 75/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (13), lifestyle (23), transport (24) and schools (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
28.2 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 16 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Styants Bottom Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Cobs Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Oldbury Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 24
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Ightham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Outstanding
  • Borough Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury8.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital8.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,497 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.1%Student5.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.5%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership87.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
24
Borough Green & Wrotham 1.6 mi
Kemsing 1.8 mi
Bat & Ball 3.7 mi
J2A M26 2.6 mi
J2 M20 2.8 mi
J2A M26 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £765,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£775k £985k £1.2m £1.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stone Street 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Borough Green 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ightham a nice place to live?

Ightham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ightham is 48/100, 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 Ightham?

Ightham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ightham?

Among the top-rated schools in Ightham are Ightham Primary School, Borough Green Primary School and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ightham in total.

What are house prices like in Ightham?

The current median house price in Ightham is £765,000, around 168% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%.

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Postcode districts in Ightham

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