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Living in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN18 postcode district, Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 61 points above the TN18 district's 26/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN18 postcode district.

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Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 Hopehouse Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Lomas Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sandhurst 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 departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital13.9 mi
William Harvey Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWeald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst2.7 mi
GP capacity2,149 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Tunbridge Wells · 2026-27
A £1,631
B £1,902
C £2,174
D £2,446
E £2,990
F £3,533
G £4,077
H £4,892
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
Robertsbridge 5 mi
Etchingham 5.4 mi
Doleham 7.7 mi
J9 M20 16.1 mi
J9 M20 16.3 mi
J8 M20 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 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

Linkhill 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) a nice place to live?

Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) is 46/100, 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 Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells)?

Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) is Sandhurst Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) in total.

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Postcode districts in Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells)

TN18 43 ⇄

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