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Living in Bachelor's Bump: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bachelor's Bump comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Bachelor's Bump most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 43/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TN35 postcode district. On schools specifically, Bachelor's Bump sits 11 points below the TN35 district figure of 51/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN35 postcode district.

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Bachelor's Bump scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
537.8 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 76 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Shoplifting 51 crimes
↑ 1313% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 665% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 75 crimes
  2. 2 Ivyhouse Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Winchelsea Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ore Village Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sandown Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Hastings AcademySecondary · inspected 2026
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital16.4 mi
William Harvey Hospital21.4 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHarold Road Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity3,547 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)75.9%
available across Hastings
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.1%Student6%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax Hastings · 2026-27
A £1,785
B £2,082
C £2,380
D £2,677
E £3,272
F £3,867
G £4,462
H £5,354
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
22
Three Oaks 1.2 mi
Ore 1.8 mi
Doleham 2.4 mi
J10A M20 21.5 mi
J10A M20 21.5 mi
J10 M20 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bachelor's Bump in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Fairlight 30 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pett 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Telham 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Crowhurst 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bachelor's Bump a nice place to live?

Bachelor's Bump has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bachelor's Bump is 42/100, 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 Bachelor's Bump?

Bachelor's Bump has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 249 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bachelor's Bump?

Among the top-rated schools in Bachelor's Bump are Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, Ore Village Primary Academy and Sandown Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Bachelor's Bump in total.

Bachelor's Bump in context

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Postcode districts in Bachelor's Bump

TN35 44 ⇄

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