Town Pop. 1,486

Living in Yalding: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Yalding is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the ME18 postcode district.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20), schools (23) and transport (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ME18 postcode district.

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Yalding scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
167.6 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 71 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Vicarage Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Bow Hill 13 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.323 · PM2.5 6.921 · PM10 11.049 µg/m³
72
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
30
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital3.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,561 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Maidstone
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2%Retired26.9%Student3.3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Maidstone · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
27
Yalding 0.9 mi
Wateringbury 1.8 mi
Beltring 1.9 mi
J6 M20 5.4 mi
J5 M20 5.5 mi
J4 M20 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £495,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£376k £421k £466k £511k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Benover 30 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hale Street 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wateringbury 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Peckham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Teston 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chainhurst 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Farleigh 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kings Hill 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coxheath 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Paddock Wood 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Golden Green 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hadlow 51 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yalding a nice place to live?

Yalding has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yalding is 36/100, 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 Yalding?

Yalding has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 249 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yalding?

Among the top-rated schools in Yalding is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yalding in total.

What are house prices like in Yalding?

The current median house price in Yalding is £495,000, around 74% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Yalding

ME18 40 ⇄

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