Town Pop. 645

Living in Rolvenden: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rolvenden scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the TN17 postcode district, Rolvenden ranks 10th.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (3), transport (10), lifestyle (13) and schools (15) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN17 postcode district.

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Rolvenden scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.2 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 19 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bull Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Monypenny 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Rolvenden 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 Hospital13.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury15.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ivy Court Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,417 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.8%Student2.7%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership64.1%
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
Headcorn 7.8 mi
Rye 8.2 mi
Appledore 8.2 mi
J9 M20 12.7 mi
J9 M20 12.8 mi
J10 M20 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rolvenden 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

Rolvenden Layne 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
East End 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woolpack Corner 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
London Beach 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coursehorn 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rolvenden a nice place to live?

Rolvenden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rolvenden is 39/100, 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 Rolvenden?

Rolvenden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rolvenden?

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

Rolvenden in context

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Postcode districts in Rolvenden

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