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Living in Pipsden: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pipsden comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Pipsden most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the TN18 postcode district.

It scores 10 points above the TN18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the TN18 district's 39/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

338.6 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 37 crimes

↑ 343% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes

↑ 267% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↑ 485% above national average

Other theft 6 crimes

↑ 285% above national average

Burglary 5 crimes

↑ 469% above national average

other 13 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Bus/Coach Station 18 crimes
2 Gunther Close 10 crimes
3 Heartenoak Road 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.8 mi

Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12.3 mi

Maidstone Hospital15.8 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

Nearest GP surgeryWeald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst1 mi

GP capacity2,149 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%

available across Tunbridge Wells

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.2%Student4.9%Other inactive8.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary16.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%

Home ownership77.4%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Etchingham 4.5 mi

Robertsbridge 4.8 mi

Stonegate 7.5 mi

J8 M20 15.5 mi

J8 M20 15.9 mi

J9 M20 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

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 Pipsden 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pipsden a nice place to live?

Pipsden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pipsden is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pipsden?

Pipsden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pipsden?

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

Pipsden in context

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Postcode districts in Pipsden

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