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Living in Matfield: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Matfield is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Matfield places 5th of 12 in the TN12 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Matfield sits 13 points above the TN12 district figure of 62/100. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (13), lifestyle (19), healthcare (20) and transport (22). For the surrounding area, see TN12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  2. 2 Hastings Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Oakfield Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.31 · PM2.5 6.678 · PM10 10.075 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Brenchley and Matfield Church of England 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
20
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury2.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital3.7 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHowell Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,620 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.3%Student2.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership76%
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
22
Paddock Wood 2.3 mi
Beltring 4 mi
High Brooms 4.1 mi
J2A M26 10.6 mi
J2A M26 10.7 mi
J3 M20 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Matfield 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

Brenchley 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 4.5 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Matfield a nice place to live?

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

Matfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Matfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Matfield is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Matfield in total.

Matfield in context

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Postcode districts in Matfield

TN12 39 ⇄

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