Town Pop. 600

Living in East Hoathly: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Hoathly scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the BN8 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (9), schools (11), transport (12) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN8 postcode district.

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East Hoathly scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
218.3 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 54 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 384% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 566% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  2. 2 Laughton Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Carpenters Croft 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.915 · PM2.5 6.282 · PM10 10.133 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • East Hoathly CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital10.4 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital14.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryBird-In-Eye Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity2,391 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.5%Student3.6%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Uckfield 4.2 mi
Buxted 4.7 mi
Berwick 5.8 mi
J10A M23 18.3 mi
J11 M23 19.1 mi
J11 M23 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 East Hoathly 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

Halland 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Golden Cross 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Dicker 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Hoathly a nice place to live?

East Hoathly has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Hoathly is 34/100, 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 East Hoathly?

East Hoathly is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Hoathly?

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

East Hoathly in context

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Postcode districts in East Hoathly

BN8 38 ⇄

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