Town Pop. 1,205

Living in Tatsfield: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tatsfield comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Tatsfield places 2nd of 5 in the TN16 postcode district. Below 30/100: lifestyle (24), bills (26) and schools (27). That puts Tatsfield in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
210.8 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 69 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 102 crimes
  2. 2 Lillie Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Everglade 16 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.259 · PM2.5 7.098 · PM10 11.29 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Biggin Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tatsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital4.2 mi
Croydon University Hospital8.4 mi
East Surrey Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryStock Hill Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,610 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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.8%Student3.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
40
Oxted 3.2 mi
Woldingham 3.7 mi
Hurst Green 3.9 mi
J5 M25 4.4 mi
J6 M25 4.7 mi
J5 M25 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Tatsfield 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

Westerham 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Limpsfield 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woldingham 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woldingham Garden Village 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brasted 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oxted 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Warlingham 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sundridge 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tatsfield a nice place to live?

Tatsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tatsfield is 45/100, 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 Tatsfield?

Tatsfield has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 254 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tatsfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Tatsfield are Biggin Hill Primary School and Tatsfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tatsfield in total.

Tatsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Tatsfield

TN16 48 ⇄

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