Area Guide – Tonbridge (TN)

Living in Tonbridge (TN)

Tonbridge (TN) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Tonbridge (TN)

Is Tonbridge (TN) a good place to live?

Tonbridge (TN) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Tonbridge (TN)?

Yes. 25 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Tonbridge (TN)?

Train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Below England average (54 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 25 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St Stephen's (Tonbridge) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Royal Rise Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Stephen's County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Hillview School for Girls	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
St Stephen's County Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Sussex Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
The Judd School	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Tonbridge Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
West Kent and Ashford College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
Weald of Kent Grammar School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Leigh Academy Tonbridge	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
The Hayesbrook School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Bishop Chavasse Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Long Mead County Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Long Mead Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Long Mead County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Cage Green Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Hugh Christie School	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.4 mi
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Woodlands Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Woodlands Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Stocks Green Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Tonbridge Rail Station

Station	Distance
Tonbridge Rail Station	0.3 mi

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 22 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
THE RIDGE PCN	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MAIDSTONE CENTRAL CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MAIDSTONE WIDE CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MALLING CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
WEALD CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
SEVENOAKS CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
TONBRIDGE CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
TUNBRIDGE WELLS CLUSTER	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CHURCH HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
TONBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
DERMATOLOGY JA SWK	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WARDERS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WEST KENT CCG OOH	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DERMATOLOGY CONSULTANT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
GOLDSMID WARD - TONBRIDGE HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DUNORLAN MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
TRENCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE TRENCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
TRENCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
HOMEOPATHY GPWSI	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY TEAM	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HILDENBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.5 mi