Town Pop. 1,048

Living in Broad Oak (Rother): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broad Oak (Rother) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TN31 postcode district, Broad Oak (Rother) ranks 7th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parsonage Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Fryman'S Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Float Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Brede Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital17.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury18 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Parnell, Albardiaz, James and Dale2.7 mi
GP capacity1,862 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate48.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired38.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical41%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.9%
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
16
Doleham 2.3 mi
Three Oaks 3.5 mi
Winchelsea 4.7 mi
J9 M20 18.7 mi
J9 M20 18.7 mi
J10A M20 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broad Oak (Rother) 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

Cackle Street 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bachelor's Bump 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broad Oak (Rother) a nice place to live?

Broad Oak (Rother) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broad Oak (Rother) is 37/100, 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 Broad Oak (Rother)?

Broad Oak (Rother) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broad Oak (Rother)?

Among the top-rated schools in Broad Oak (Rother) is Brede Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Broad Oak (Rother) in total.

Broad Oak (Rother) in context

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Postcode districts in Broad Oak (Rother)

TN31 39 ⇄

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