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Living in Blackboys: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackboys scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, Blackboys ranks 9th. Blackboys is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider TN22 district average of 47/100, that is 11 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
269.2 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 28 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 701% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gatehouse Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Bushbury Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Cambridge Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.97 · PM2.5 6.377 · PM10 9.793 µg/m³
75
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Blackboys Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12.2 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital12.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity2,341 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired31%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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
4
Buxted 2.4 mi
Uckfield 3.1 mi
Crowborough 5.7 mi
J10A M23 16.7 mi
J10 M23 17.6 mi
J11 M23 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackboys 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

Framfield 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Hoathly 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halland 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackboys a nice place to live?

Blackboys has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackboys is 36/100, 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 Blackboys?

Blackboys is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackboys?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackboys is Blackboys Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackboys in total.

Blackboys in context

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Postcode districts in Blackboys

TN22 47 ⇄

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