Town Pop. 1,574

Living in Buxted: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buxted comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TN22 postcode district.

Against the wider TN22 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TN22 postcode district.

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Buxted scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
63.5 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 41 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mead Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Queenstock Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Buxted CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
23
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12.3 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,391 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired31.2%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
13
Buxted 0.5 mi
Uckfield 2.6 mi
Crowborough 4.2 mi
J10A M23 14.7 mi
J10 M23 15.6 mi
J10 M23 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £591,250 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£486k £558k £632k £704k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

High Hurstwood 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Halland 33 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buxted a nice place to live?

Buxted has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buxted is 42/100, 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 Buxted?

Buxted is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buxted?

Among the top-rated schools in Buxted is Buxted CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Buxted in total.

What are house prices like in Buxted?

The current median house price in Buxted is £591,250, around 107% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Buxted

TN22 47 ⇄

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