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Living in Rolvenden Layne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rolvenden Layne is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 12 scored places sharing the TN17 postcode district, Rolvenden Layne ranks 7th. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages.

Safety (83) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (9), schools (12), transport (15) and lifestyle (20) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN17 postcode district.

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Rolvenden Layne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
460.8 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 46 crimes
↑ 333% above national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↑ 2024% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Bull Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bishop Crescent 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital13.5 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital13.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury16.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2%Retired34%Student2.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.1%
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
15
Rye 7.2 mi
Appledore 7.6 mi
Winchelsea 7.8 mi
J9 M20 12.8 mi
J9 M20 12.9 mi
J10 M20 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Rolvenden Layne 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 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tenterden 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
East End 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woolpack Corner 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
London Beach 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rolvenden Layne a nice place to live?

Rolvenden Layne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rolvenden Layne 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 Rolvenden Layne?

Rolvenden Layne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rolvenden Layne in context

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Postcode districts in Rolvenden Layne

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