Town Pop. 625

Living in Crowhurst: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crowhurst is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Crowhurst places 3rd of 9 in the TN33 postcode district.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (12), schools (17), lifestyle (18), bills (18) and transport (22) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN33 postcode district.

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Crowhurst scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
102.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Swainham Lane 22 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Ballards Hill 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Crowhurst CofE 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
12
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital11.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital19 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury19.4 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 surgerySouth Saxon House Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,618 patients per GP
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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)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired33.2%Student3.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
18
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Crowhurst 0.1 mi
Battle 1.8 mi
West St Leonards 2.9 mi
J9 M20 24.8 mi
J9 M20 24.8 mi
J10A M20 25 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crowhurst 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

Telham 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bexhill-on-Sea 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ninfield 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowhurst a nice place to live?

Crowhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crowhurst is 39/100, 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 Crowhurst?

Crowhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crowhurst?

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

Crowhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Crowhurst

TN33 40 ⇄

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