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Living in Pittswood: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pittswood scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Pittswood most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 7 scored places sharing the TN11 postcode district, Pittswood ranks 3rd.

Against the wider TN11 district average of 45/100, that is 9 points above. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the TN11 district's 29/100. Safety (94), broadband (83) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TN11 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Pittswood scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
462.8 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 21 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 872% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 3578% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bourne Grange Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Spar Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.074 · PM2.5 6.849 · PM10 10.787 µg/m³
72
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Hadlow Rural Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital6.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital7.9 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 surgeryHadlow Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,936 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.2%Student10.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Tonbridge and Malling · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
Tonbridge 3 mi
Hildenborough 3.8 mi
Beltring 4.1 mi
J2A M26 5.3 mi
J2A M26 5.7 mi
J3 M20 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pittswood 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

Hadlow 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Five Oak Green 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hale Street 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pittswood a nice place to live?

Pittswood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pittswood is 54/100, 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 Pittswood?

Pittswood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Pittswood in context

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Postcode districts in Pittswood

TN11 45 ⇄

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