Town Pop. 167

Living in Catsfield: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Catsfield scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 35/100 versus a median of 60/100. Catsfield places 7th of 9 in the TN33 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the TN33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TN33 postcode district.

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Catsfield scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
353.3 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 26 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 373% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Skinner'S Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Akehurst Field 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.212 · PM2.5 6.264 · PM10 9.452 µg/m³
76
Green Space 75
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Catsfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital10.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital17.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury18.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMartins Oak Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity3,310 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.2%Student4.3%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical40.9%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
Battle 2.3 mi
Crowhurst 2.4 mi
Collington 4 mi
J9 M20 25.8 mi
J9 M20 25.9 mi
J10 M20 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Catsfield 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

Ninfield 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Crowhurst 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Telham 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bexhill-on-Sea 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Catsfield a nice place to live?

Catsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Catsfield is 35/100, 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 Catsfield?

Catsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Catsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Catsfield

TN33 40 ⇄

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