Town Pop. 187

Living in Cousley Wood: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cousley Wood comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TN5 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Cousley Wood sits 17 points above the TN5 district figure of 72/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TN5 postcode district.

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Cousley Wood scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
727.3 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 35 crimes
↑ 462% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 920% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 1626% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 844% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1274% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.151 · PM2.5 6.344 · PM10 9.561 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Wadhurst CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital4.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury4.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWadhurst Medical Group1.2 mi
GP capacity2,902 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.5%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
Wadhurst 1.7 mi
Frant 3.2 mi
Stonegate 4 mi
J2A M26 15.5 mi
J2A M26 15.7 mi
J3 M20 16 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cousley Wood 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

Wadhurst 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Flimwell 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pembury 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Matfield 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brenchley 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Town Row 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Royal Tunbridge Wells 64 5.4 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cousley Wood a nice place to live?

Cousley Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cousley Wood is 45/100, 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 Cousley Wood?

Cousley Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cousley Wood?

Among the top-rated schools in Cousley Wood is Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cousley Wood in total.

Cousley Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Cousley Wood

TN5 44 ⇄

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