About Wormshill

Wormshill is a small village located in Kent, England, within the ME9 postcode area. The village is surrounded by the rolling countryside typical of this part of the county, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The area is primarily residential, with a few local amenities available for daily needs. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those travelling to nearby towns and cities. Wormshill is also close to the larger village of Bredhurst, which provides additional facilities and services. The surrounding landscape features a mix of farmland and woodland, making it suitable for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Overall, Wormshill presents a quiet rural setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

School Ratings in Wormshill

Wormshill is served by 44 schools. Rodmersham School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Wormshill

Property prices average £427K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £564K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Wormshill

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Wormshill, with 81 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Wormshill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Wormshill falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Wormshill

Most properties in Wormshill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,007 sales

Average Price £427K
£1K — £40M
Detached £564K 1,091
Semi £332K 840
Terraced £269K 742
Flat £177K 168

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
6 Secondary
12 Other
Yew Tree Farm School Good 0.8 miles Bredgar Church of England Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Hollingbourne Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Earley Springs 3 miles Harrietsham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.2 miles Rodmersham School Primary Outstanding 3.4 miles Lenham Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles The Lenham School Secondary Good 3.5 miles Borden Church of England Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Minterne Junior School Primary 3.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Wormshill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Wormshill in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,753 Children (0-15) 19%
27,459 Working Age 60%
12,189 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Wormshill 360 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Wormshill is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

125 Violence & Sexual Offences
81 Anti-Social Behaviour
34 Criminal Damage & Arson
29 Shoplifting
21 Other Theft
19 Public Order
11 Drugs
9 Weapons
9 Vehicle Crime
8 Burglary
8 Other Crime
3 Robbery
2 Theft from Person
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Kent Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hollingbourne Train Station 2.9 miles
Harrietsham Train Station 2.9 miles
Sittingbourne Train Station 4.4 miles
Newington Train Station 4.8 miles
Bearsted Train Station 4.8 miles
Kemsley Train Station 5.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bicknor 0.9 miles Frinsted 1.2 miles Swanton Street 1.2 miles Ringlestone 1.2 miles Bottom Pond 1.4 miles Bexon 1.8 miles Hazel Street 1.8 miles Silver Street 1.9 miles Horsalls 1.9 miles Milstead 2 miles Timbold Hill 2 miles Hucking 2 miles

Local Government

District Swale
County Kent
Ward West Downs
Constituency Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Parish Rodmersham
Region South East

Streets in ME9 30 shown View all streets

A249 2 Abbott Drive 1 Acorn Terrace 1 Alefe Way 1 All Saints Close 1 Allsworth Close 1 Amber Close 1 Ashtead Drive 2 Auger Close 1 Avent Walk 2 Avocet Walk 1 Baker Close 3 Bannister Hill 2 Barge Way 1 Barn Close 1 Basser Hill 1 Batteries Close 1 Belle Friday Close 1 Belnor Avenue 1 Bexon Lane 4 Bicknor Lane 4 Bimbury Lane 1 Bishop Lane 1 Bittern Road 1 Blacketts Road 2 Blind Mary's Lane 1 Bobbing Hill 1 Bogle Road 2 Borden Lane 2 Bottles Lane 2

Postcodes in ME9 50 shown View all postcodes

ME9 0AA ME9 0AB ME9 0AD ME9 0AG ME9 0AH ME9 0AL ME9 0AN ME9 0AP ME9 0AS ME9 0AT ME9 0AU ME9 0AX ME9 0AY ME9 0AZ ME9 0BA ME9 0BB ME9 0BD ME9 0BE ME9 0BF ME9 0BG ME9 0BH ME9 0BL ME9 0BN ME9 0BP ME9 0BQ ME9 0BS ME9 0BX ME9 0BY ME9 0BZ ME9 0DA ME9 0DB ME9 0DE ME9 0DH ME9 0DJ ME9 0DP ME9 0DS ME9 0DT ME9 0EA ME9 0ED ME9 0EH ME9 0EN ME9 0EP ME9 0ES ME9 0ET ME9 0EW ME9 0EX ME9 0EZ ME9 0HB ME9 0HD ME9 0HF