Town Pop. 7,785

Living in Snodland: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Snodland comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Snodland places 3rd of 9 in the ME19 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the ME19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On the national picture that lands Snodland in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ME19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
113.3 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 283 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 271 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 101 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Vehicle crime 47 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 139 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ostlers Court 117 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 65 crimes
  3. 3 Cantium Place 61 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
66
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
49
5 schools in area · 21 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Halling Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Snodland CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Katherine's School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough LakesPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Holmesdale SchoolSecondary · 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
43
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital3.5 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital4.9 mi
Darent Valley Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,035 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 230 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.2%Student3.1%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Tonbridge and Malling · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
42
Snodland 0.4 mi
New Hythe 1.2 mi
Halling 1.7 mi
J4 M20 1.5 mi
J4 M20 1.6 mi
J5 M20 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £316,500 102
Detached £485,000 10
Semi-detached £350,000 35
Terraced £303,550 40
Flat / Maisonette £245,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£198k £262k £329k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Peters Village 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Halling 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burham 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eccles (Tonbridge and Malling) 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Larkfield 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Aylesford 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kit's Coty 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blue Bell Hill 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Forstal 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cuxton 48 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snodland a nice place to live?

Snodland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Snodland is 47/100, 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 Snodland?

Snodland has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 882 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snodland?

Among the top-rated schools in Snodland are Halling Primary School, Snodland CofE Primary School and St Katherine's School & Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Snodland in total.

What are house prices like in Snodland?

The current median house price in Snodland is £316,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £485,000, semi-detached £350,000, terraced £303,550, flat £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Snodland in context

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Postcode districts in Snodland

ME19 54 ⇄
ME20 52 ⇄
ME6 51 ⇄

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