Town Pop. 869

Living in Sissinghurst: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sissinghurst comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the TN17 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (12), transport (13), healthcare (16) and lifestyle (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: TN17 postcode district.

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Sissinghurst scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
238.2 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 72 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Wood Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 75
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Cranbrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.5 mi
Maidstone Hospital11.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOld School Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,535 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.4%Student4.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Staplehurst 4.2 mi
Headcorn 4.9 mi
Marden 5.3 mi
J8 M20 10.7 mi
J8 M20 11.1 mi
J7 M20 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sissinghurst 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

Cranbrook Common 33 0.7 mi away ⇄
Coursehorn 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Frittenden 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Benenden 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
East End 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Biddenden 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Curtisden Green 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Staplehurst 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sissinghurst a nice place to live?

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

Sissinghurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sissinghurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Sissinghurst is Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sissinghurst in total.

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Postcode districts in Sissinghurst

TN17 39 ⇄

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