Town Pop. 1,778

Living in Ashurst Wood: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashurst Wood is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Ashurst Wood most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the RH18 postcode district. Against the wider RH18 district average of 42/100, that is 6 points above. On economic health specifically, Ashurst Wood sits 10 points above the RH18 district figure of 74/100. For the surrounding area, see RH18 postcode district.

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Ashurst Wood scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
96.7 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 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wray Close 30 crimes
  2. 2 Blenheim Fields 12 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ashurst Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital10.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryAshdown Forest Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,586 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)81.5%
available across Mid Sussex
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2%Retired25.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Mid Sussex · 2026-27
A £1,649
B £1,924
C £2,199
D £2,474
E £3,024
F £3,574
G £4,123
H £4,948
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
26
East Grinstead 2 mi
Dormans 3.3 mi
Lingfield 4.6 mi
J10A M23 7.1 mi
J10 M23 7.2 mi
J10 M23 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £460,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£419k £487k £558k £627k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Forest Row 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Dormans Park 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sharpthorne 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Hartfield 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Felcourt 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Felbridge 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cowden 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hartfield 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Hoathly 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Gate 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashurst Wood a nice place to live?

Ashurst Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashurst Wood is 48/100, 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 Ashurst Wood?

Ashurst Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ashurst Wood?

The current median house price in Ashurst Wood is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Ashurst Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Ashurst Wood

RH18 42 ⇄
RH19 57 ⇄

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