Town Pop. 1,280

Living in Burwash: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burwash comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the TN19 postcode district scores higher. Burwash leads all 4. It scores 10 points above the TN19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On healthcare specifically, Burwash sits 28 points above the TN19 district figure of 14/100. For the surrounding area, see TN19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
39.1 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 19 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Highfields 6 crimes
  3. 3 Strand Meadow 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.911 · PM2.5 6.383 · PM10 9.98 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Burwash CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.6 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,802 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired34%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership74%
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
11
Stonegate 1.8 mi
Etchingham 2.7 mi
Robertsbridge 3.8 mi
J8 M20 20.9 mi
J8 M20 21 mi
J2A M26 21.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burwash 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

Etchingham 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Punnett's Town 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Flimwell 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cade Street 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burwash a nice place to live?

Burwash has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burwash is 48/100, 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 Burwash?

Burwash is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burwash?

Among the top-rated schools in Burwash is Burwash CofE School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burwash in total.

Burwash in context

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Postcode districts in Burwash

TN19 38 ⇄

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