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Living in Pluckley Thorne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pluckley Thorne scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the TN27 postcode district. Against the wider TN27 district average of 34/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Pluckley Thorne sits 71 points above the TN27 district figure of 14/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN27 postcode district.

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Pluckley Thorne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
485.4 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 41 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 1115% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tile Lodge Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Swan Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Dering Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Pluckley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital7.2 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital7.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charing Medical Partnership3.4 mi
GP capacity1,352 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.8%Student2.6%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
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
10
Pluckley 0.9 mi
Charing 3.2 mi
Lenham 4.8 mi
J9 M20 5 mi
J9 M20 5.5 mi
J10 M20 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Pluckley Thorne 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

Pluckley 42 0.4 mi away ⇄
Egerton 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Smarden 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hothfield 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Chart 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
High Halden 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Headcorn 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ulcombe 31 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pluckley Thorne a nice place to live?

Pluckley Thorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pluckley Thorne is 40/100, 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 Pluckley Thorne?

Pluckley Thorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pluckley Thorne?

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

Pluckley Thorne in context

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Postcode districts in Pluckley Thorne

TN27 34 ⇄

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