Town Pop. 95

Living in Styants Bottom: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Styants Bottom scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the TN15 postcode district, Styants Bottom ranks 10th. Against the wider TN15 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points below. On economic health specifically, Styants Bottom sits 21 points above the TN15 district figure of 75/100. For the surrounding area, see TN15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
2,484.2 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 166 crimes
↑ 5147% above national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 7420% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1912% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 1873% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Lane 155 crimes
  2. 2 Maidstone Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury9.5 mi
Maidstone Hospital9.7 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,919 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired27%Student5.9%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.4%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary9.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.4%Apprenticeship2.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Sevenoaks · 2026-27
A £1,681
B £1,962
C £2,242
D £2,522
E £3,082
F £3,643
G £4,203
H £5,044
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Kemsing 0.8 mi
Borough Green & Wrotham 2.3 mi
Bat & Ball 2.6 mi
J2 M20 2.6 mi
J2A M26 3.2 mi
J2A M26 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
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 Styants Bottom 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

Stone Street 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Seal 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Godden Green 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Borough Green 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Styants Bottom a nice place to live?

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

Styants Bottom has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Styants Bottom in context

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Postcode districts in Styants Bottom

TN15 45 ⇄

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