Town Pop. 846

Living in Lamberhurst: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lamberhurst is 43/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 35/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN3 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the TN3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Safety (87) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Transport (9), lifestyle (11) and schools (16) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury4.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital5.1 mi
Maidstone Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.5 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 capacity1,814 patients per GP
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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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.2%
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
9
Wadhurst 3.8 mi
Frant 4.2 mi
Stonegate 5.5 mi
J2A M26 14.3 mi
J6 M20 14.3 mi
J5 M20 14.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lamberhurst in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Cousley Wood 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Flimwell 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Matfield 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamberhurst a nice place to live?

Lamberhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lamberhurst 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 Lamberhurst?

Lamberhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lamberhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Lamberhurst is Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lamberhurst in total.

Lamberhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Lamberhurst

TN3 48 ⇄

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