Town Pop. 4,696

Living in Battle: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Battle comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Battle most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN32 postcode district, Battle ranks 2nd. On lifestyle specifically, Battle sits 16 points above the TN32 district figure of 24/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN32 postcode district.

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Battle scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
111.2 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 158 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 137 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 44 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Middle Close 32 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 27 crimes
  3. 3 Chain Lane 24 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Battle and Langton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Claverham Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital12 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital16 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury16.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,091 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 138 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.3%Student4.2%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Rother · 2026-27
A £1,801
B £2,101
C £2,401
D £2,701
E £3,301
F £3,901
G £4,502
H £5,402
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
17
Battle 0.7 mi
Crowhurst 2.3 mi
Robertsbridge 4.6 mi
J9 M20 23.6 mi
J9 M20 23.7 mi
J10 M20 24 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 60
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £353,500 34
Detached £607,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£183k £352k £526k £696k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Telham 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Crowhurst 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ninfield 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Battle a nice place to live?

Battle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Battle is 39/100, 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 Battle?

Battle has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 522 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Battle?

Among the top-rated schools in Battle are Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School and Claverham Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Battle in total.

What are house prices like in Battle?

The current median house price in Battle is £353,500, around 24% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £607,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Battle in context

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Postcode districts in Battle

TN32 37 ⇄
TN33 40 ⇄

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