Town Pop. 1,629

Living in Marlpit Hill: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marlpit Hill comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Marlpit Hill most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 69/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the TN8 postcode district. The TN8 district averages 37/100, putting Marlpit Hill 9 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 17 points above the TN8 district's 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN8 postcode district.

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Marlpit Hill scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 109 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 66 crimes
  2. 2 Sunnyside 23 crimes
  3. 3 Farmstead Drive 22 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital9.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.2 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryEdenbridge Medical Practice0.5 mi
GP capacity2,020 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.1%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Sevenoaks · 2026-27
A £1,681
B £1,962
C £2,242
D £2,522
E £3,082
F £3,643
G £4,203
H £5,044
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
44
Edenbridge 0.2 mi
Edenbridge Town 0.7 mi
Hever 2.4 mi
J5 M25 6.1 mi
J6 M25 6.2 mi
J5 M25 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £601,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£411k £538k £669k £797k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Edenbridge 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Four Elms 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hever 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Markbeech 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oxted 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Limpsfield 56 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlpit Hill a nice place to live?

Marlpit Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marlpit Hill is 46/100, 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 Marlpit Hill?

Marlpit Hill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Marlpit Hill?

The current median house price in Marlpit Hill is £601,000, around 111% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%.

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Postcode districts in Marlpit Hill

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