Town Pop. 752

Living in Wrotham Heath: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrotham Heath comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the ME19 postcode district.

It scores 19 points below the ME19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the ME19 district's 64/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see ME19 postcode district.

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Wrotham Heath scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ME19 4AB ME19 5AA ME19 6AA ME19 TN15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
579.8 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 140 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↑ 740% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 1151% above national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 929% above national average
Vehicle crime 31 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goodworth Road 48 crimes
  2. 2 Ford Lane 29 crimes
  3. 3 Old London Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.83 · PM2.5 7.43 · PM10 13.698 µg/m³
66
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital5.7 mi
Darent Valley Hospital9.2 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBorough Green Medical Practice1.7 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
68.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student3.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
17
Borough Green & Wrotham 1.6 mi
West Malling 3.4 mi
Kemsing 4 mi
J2A M26 0.3 mi
J2A M26 0.6 mi
J3 M20 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Wrotham Heath 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

Borough Green 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wrotham 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crouch 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Vigo Village 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Culverstone Green 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ightham 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Plaxtol 45 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrotham Heath a nice place to live?

Wrotham Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wrotham Heath is 35/100, 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 Heath?

Wrotham Heath has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 436 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wrotham Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Wrotham Heath are Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wrotham Heath in total.

Wrotham Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Wrotham Heath

ME19 54 ⇄
TN15 45 ⇄

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