Town Pop. 662

Living in Dormans Park: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dormans Park scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RH19 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the RH19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Its economic health score runs 18 points above the RH19 district's 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH19 postcode district.

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Dormans Park scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
142 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 27 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tannery Gardens 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dormans 10 crimes
  3. 3 Dormans Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Baldwins Hill Primary School, East GrinsteadPrimary · 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
29
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital7.9 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.3 mi
Hospital waitsQueen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr MK Patel and partners1.2 mi
GP capacity2,417 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.4%Student3.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Dormans 0.5 mi
East Grinstead 1.6 mi
Lingfield 1.9 mi
J9 M23 5.5 mi
J9 M23 5.6 mi
J9 M23 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dormans Park 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

Felcourt 54 0.7 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lingfield 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Felbridge 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newchapel 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lingfield Common 28 2.5 mi away ⇄
Furnace Wood 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashurst Wood 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crawley Down 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blindley Heath 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Copthorne 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dormans Park a nice place to live?

Dormans Park has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dormans Park is 47/100, 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 Dormans Park?

Dormans Park is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dormans Park?

Among the top-rated schools in Dormans Park is Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dormans Park in total.

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Postcode districts in Dormans Park

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