Town Pop. 1,388

Living in Cross in Hand: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cross in Hand is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN21 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (8), lifestyle (15), schools (19) and bills (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: TN21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
169.3 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 82 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mountreed 24 crimes
  2. 2 Millennium Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.8 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital11.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12.3 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathfield Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,102 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
8
Buxted 4 mi
Uckfield 5.2 mi
Crowborough 5.7 mi
J10A M23 18.3 mi
J10 M23 19.2 mi
J10 M23 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cross in Hand 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

Little London (Wealden) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cade Street 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Hoathly 34 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross in Hand a nice place to live?

Cross in Hand has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cross in Hand is 37/100, 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 Cross in Hand?

Cross in Hand is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cross in Hand?

Among the top-rated schools in Cross in Hand is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cross in Hand in total.

Cross in Hand in context

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Postcode districts in Cross in Hand

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