Town Pop. 1,351

Living in Wrotham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrotham comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 29/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the TN15 postcode district, Wrotham ranks 15th. It scores 11 points below the TN15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On schools specifically, Wrotham sits 10 points above the TN15 district figure of 29/100. For the surrounding area, see TN15 postcode district.

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Wrotham scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
170.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 64 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goodworth Road 48 crimes
  2. 2 Old London Road 27 crimes
  3. 3 Blacksole Lane 18 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good
  • Grange Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wrotham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital7.4 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.5 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice1.6 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed3%Retired24.6%Student4.2%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership68.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
16
Borough Green & Wrotham 1.3 mi
Kemsing 2.9 mi
West Malling 4.8 mi
J2A M26 0.9 mi
J2 M20 1.2 mi
J2A M26 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £393,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£362k £496k £634k £767k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Borough Green 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Vigo Village 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Styants Bottom 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ash (Sevenoaks) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Kingsdown 40 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrotham a nice place to live?

Wrotham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wrotham is 34/100, 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 Wrotham?

Crime levels in Wrotham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wrotham?

Among the top-rated schools in Wrotham are Grange Park School, St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Wrotham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wrotham in total.

What are house prices like in Wrotham?

The current median house price in Wrotham is £393,750, around 38% above the England and Wales average.

Wrotham in context

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Postcode districts in Wrotham

TN15 45 ⇄

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