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Living in Linkhill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Linkhill scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the TN18 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (3), transport (15), lifestyle (19) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN18 postcode district.

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Linkhill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
361.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1797% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 620% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 Hopehouse Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Lomas Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.983 · PM2.5 6.385 · PM10 10.579 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sandhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury14.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital14.8 mi
William Harvey Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Parnell, Albardiaz, James and Dale2.6 mi
GP capacity1,482 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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
15
Robertsbridge 5.5 mi
Etchingham 6.1 mi
Doleham 7.4 mi
J9 M20 15.6 mi
J9 M20 15.8 mi
J10 M20 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Linkhill 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

Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
East End 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Linkhill a nice place to live?

Linkhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Linkhill is 41/100, 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 Linkhill?

Linkhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Linkhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Linkhill is Sandhurst Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Linkhill in total.

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Postcode districts in Linkhill

TN18 43 ⇄

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