IghthamWhat is Ightham, Kent like to live in?
The short answer: what Ightham is like to live in
TN10 offers a peaceful, green environment with a strong village identity and access to beautiful Kentish countryside. However, services are sparse, and a car is essential for daily life and the 19-minute drive to Borough Green station.
Key stats
Schools
- UnratedThe Judd School1.8 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingTonbridge Grammar School1.9 miles away · Grammar
- UnratedWeald of Kent Grammar School1.9 miles away · Grammar
- UnratedTunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys4.3 miles away · Grammar
- OutstandingTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School4.8 miles away · Grammar
- GoodThe Skinners' School4.9 miles away · Grammar
- GoodCage Green Primary School0.1 miles away
- GoodSt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School0.7 miles away
- GoodSlade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment1.1 miles away
- GoodRoyal Rise Primary School1.6 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Semi-detached · TN9 2RA£468,000
- Semi-detached · TN10 3HP£420,000
- Terraced · TN9 1SP£275,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Royal Oak0.5 mi
Green space nearby
- Scotch's Field0.4 mi
- Swanmead0.9 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Ightham a good place to live?
Ightham is a village in Kent. Peak trains to London Bridge take about 52 minutes from Borough Green. There are 6 grammar schools nearby. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Ightham?
TN10 offers a peaceful, green environment with a strong village identity and access to beautiful Kentish countryside. However, services are sparse, and a car is essential for daily life and the 19-minute drive to Borough Green station.
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