Town Pop. 177

Living in Bodiam: Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bodiam comes out at 29/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the TN32 postcode district, Bodiam scores lowest.

The TN32 district averages 37/100, putting Bodiam 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (8), lifestyle (8), schools (9), healthcare (16) and bills (23). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN32 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Bodiam scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
672.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 1201% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 1291% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 647% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 1875% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 John'S Cross Road 31 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Hurst 15 crimes
  3. 3 Heathfield Gardens 14 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.034 · PM2.5 6.471 · PM10 10.894 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bodiam Church of England 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
16
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital13.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr CR Dewing and Partners2.9 mi
GP capacity2,149 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)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.2%Student3.7%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership64.5%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
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
8
Robertsbridge 3.3 mi
Etchingham 4.1 mi
Battle 6.6 mi
J9 M20 17.9 mi
J8 M20 18 mi
J9 M20 18.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bodiam 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

Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bodiam a nice place to live?

Bodiam scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Bodiam is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bodiam?

Bodiam has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bodiam

TN32 37 ⇄

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