Town Pop. 5,204

Living in Pembury: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pembury comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 50/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 55/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the TN2 postcode district, Pembury scores lowest. Against the wider TN2 district average of 57/100, that is 10 points below. On healthcare specifically, Pembury sits 18 points below the TN2 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 223 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 146 crimes
  2. 2 The Mews 70 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 17 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Pembury SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oakley SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury0.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital1.6 mi
Maidstone Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,808 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.1%Student3.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
36
High Brooms 2.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells 3.1 mi
Frant 3.4 mi
J2A M26 10.5 mi
J2A M26 10.8 mi
J3 M20 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £565,000 31
Detached £612,500 13
Semi-detached £567,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£337k £442k £551k £656k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Matfield 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Horsmonden 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pembury a nice place to live?

Pembury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pembury is 47/100, 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 Pembury?

Pembury has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 455 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pembury?

Among the top-rated schools in Pembury is Pembury School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pembury in total.

What are house prices like in Pembury?

The current median house price in Pembury is £565,000, around 98% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £612,500, semi-detached £567,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pembury in context

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Postcode districts in Pembury

TN2 57 ⇄

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