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Living in Sundridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sundridge scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Sundridge most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the TN14 postcode district, Sundridge ranks 5th. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the TN14 district's 31/100. On the national picture that lands Sundridge in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see TN14 postcode district.

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Sundridge scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
214.5 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 82 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Westerham Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Main Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital6.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.4 mi
Darent Valley Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
Nearest GP surgeryAmherst Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,864 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)64.8%
available across Sevenoaks
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.7%Student4.1%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Dunton Green 2.2 mi
Sevenoaks 2.3 mi
Bat & Ball 2.9 mi
J5 M25 0.6 mi
J5 M25 0.8 mi
J5 M25 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sundridge 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

Brasted 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dunton Green 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sepham Heath 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sevenoaks Weald 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Otford and Kemsing 54 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundridge a nice place to live?

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

Sundridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 195 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sundridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Sundridge are Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sundridge in total.

Sundridge in context

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Postcode districts in Sundridge

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