Town Pop. 558

Living in Burwash Common: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burwash Common is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the TN19 postcode district, Burwash Common ranks 3rd. On economic health specifically, Burwash Common sits 9 points above the TN19 district figure of 75/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN19 postcode district.

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Burwash Common scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Foots Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 School Hill 10 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.798 · PM2.5 6.291 · PM10 9.417 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.9 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.8 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFairfield Surgery2.5 mi
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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.7%Student3.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.4%
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
4
Stonegate 2.8 mi
Etchingham 5.2 mi
Robertsbridge 6.1 mi
J2A M26 21.8 mi
J2A M26 22 mi
J10A M23 22.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burwash Common 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

Punnett's Town 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cade Street 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Etchingham 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burwash Common a nice place to live?

Burwash Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burwash Common 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 Burwash Common?

Burwash Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Burwash Common in context

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Postcode districts in Burwash Common

TN19 38 ⇄
TN21 41 ⇄

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