Town Pop. 1,638

Living in Northiam: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northiam comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN31 postcode district. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (9), lifestyle (15) and schools (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN31 postcode district.

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Northiam scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
103.2 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 66 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hobbs Lane 33 crimes
  2. 2 Park View 26 crimes
  3. 3 Whitebread Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Northiam Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital16.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury16.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust5.4 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 capacity1,482 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate45.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired40%Student3.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Rother · 2026-27
A £1,801
B £2,101
C £2,401
D £2,701
E £3,301
F £3,901
G £4,502
H £5,402
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
Doleham 5.3 mi
Robertsbridge 5.9 mi
Winchelsea 6.1 mi
J9 M20 16.2 mi
J9 M20 16.3 mi
J10 M20 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 19
Detached £518,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£418k £484k £552k £618k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Beckley (Rother) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northiam a nice place to live?

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

Northiam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northiam?

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

What are house prices like in Northiam?

The current median house price in Northiam is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £518,750.

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Postcode districts in Northiam

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