Town Pop. 769

Living in Broad Oak (Wealden): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broad Oak (Wealden) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TN21 postcode district, Broad Oak (Wealden) ranks 2nd.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (80). Healthcare (7), transport (7), lifestyle (15) and schools (21) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Broad Oak (Wealden) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN21 postcode district.

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Broad Oak (Wealden) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
59.8 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 22 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burwash Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Uplands Park 6 crimes
  3. 3 Broadhill Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Heathfield Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.3 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathfield Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,624 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed3%Retired31.5%Student2.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
7
Stonegate 4.5 mi
Crowborough 6.2 mi
Buxted 6.6 mi
J10A M23 20.5 mi
J10 M23 21.2 mi
J10 M23 21.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

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

Cade Street 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Punnett's Town 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Broad Oak (Wealden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broad Oak (Wealden) is 43/100, 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 (Wealden)?

Broad Oak (Wealden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Broad Oak (Wealden) is Heathfield Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Broad Oak (Wealden) in total.

Broad Oak (Wealden) in context

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Postcode districts in Broad Oak (Wealden)

TN21 41 ⇄

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