Town Pop. 889

Living in Speldhurst: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Speldhurst scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN3 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Speldhurst sits 18 points above the TN3 district figure of 73/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (96). For the surrounding area, see TN3 postcode district.

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Speldhurst scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodland Way 6 crimes
  2. 2 Penshurst Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Etherington Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Broomhill Bank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
30
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital2.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury3.5 mi
Maidstone Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRusthall Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,918 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.5%
available across Tunbridge Wells
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed3.2%Retired27.6%Student4.4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.2%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.7%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Tunbridge Wells 2.5 mi
High Brooms 2.6 mi
Leigh 2.9 mi
J5 M25 9.9 mi
J5 M25 10.2 mi
J5 M25 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Speldhurst 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

Bullingstone 46 0.5 mi away ⇄
Rusthall and Langton Green 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bidborough 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fordcombe 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Southborough 66 1.9 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Sevenoaks) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Groombridge 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chiddingstone Causeway 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tonbridge 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hildenborough 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Speldhurst a nice place to live?

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

Speldhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Speldhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Speldhurst is Broomhill Bank School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Speldhurst in total.

Speldhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Speldhurst

TN3 48 ⇄

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