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Living in Plaxtol: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Plaxtol is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Plaxtol most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 16 scored places sharing the TN15 postcode district, Plaxtol ranks 7th.

On economic health specifically, Plaxtol sits 14 points above the TN15 district figure of 75/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (5), transport (16), lifestyle (27) and schools (29). For the surrounding area, see TN15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
120.2 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 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Upper Green Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Ightham Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Long Mill Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Plaxtol 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
5
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7.4 mi
Maidstone Hospital7.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,497 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired25.3%Student3.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary10.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.6%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
16
Borough Green & Wrotham 2.3 mi
Kemsing 3.4 mi
Hildenborough 4.4 mi
J2A M26 3 mi
J2A M26 3.6 mi
J2 M20 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Plaxtol 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

Crouch 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stone Street 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Borough Green 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pittswood 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Plaxtol a nice place to live?

Plaxtol has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Plaxtol is 45/100, 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 Plaxtol?

Plaxtol is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Plaxtol?

Among the top-rated schools in Plaxtol is Plaxtol Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Plaxtol in total.

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Postcode districts in Plaxtol

TN15 45 ⇄

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