Town Pop. 345

Living in Trottiscliffe: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Trottiscliffe is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the ME19 postcode district, Trottiscliffe ranks 4th. The ME19 district averages 54/100, putting Trottiscliffe 12 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Trottiscliffe sits 25 points above the ME19 district figure of 64/100. For the surrounding area, see ME19 postcode district.

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Trottiscliffe scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
582.6 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 59 crimes
↑ 414% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 1519% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 1256% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 396% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 1048% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aldon Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sandy Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Tumblefield Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.923 · PM2.5 7.188 · PM10 12.352 µg/m³
69
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Vigo Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital6.1 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.6 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,497 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.9%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
18
Borough Green & Wrotham 2.6 mi
West Malling 3.4 mi
Snodland 4.3 mi
J3 M20 0.8 mi
J3 M20 0.8 mi
J2A M26 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Trottiscliffe 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

Vigo Village 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harvel 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Borough Green 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trottiscliffe a nice place to live?

Trottiscliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trottiscliffe is 42/100, 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 Trottiscliffe?

Trottiscliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 201 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trottiscliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in Trottiscliffe are Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School and Vigo Village School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Trottiscliffe in total.

Trottiscliffe in context

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Postcode districts in Trottiscliffe

ME19 54 ⇄

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