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Living in Etchingham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Etchingham is 38/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the TN19 postcode district, Etchingham ranks 2nd.

That sits 12 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 (93) and economic health (81). Below 30/100: healthcare (6), transport (6), schools (8) and lifestyle (8). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN19 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
102.6 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 19 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Farm Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Bardown Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.862 · PM2.5 6.308 · PM10 9.543 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Etchingham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOldwood Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,940 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed3%Retired25.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary11.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Etchingham 0.4 mi
Robertsbridge 2.2 mi
Stonegate 3.1 mi
J8 M20 19.2 mi
J8 M20 19.5 mi
J7 M20 20 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Etchingham 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

Hurst Green (Rother) 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Flimwell 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Etchingham a nice place to live?

Etchingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Etchingham is 38/100, 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 Etchingham?

Etchingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Etchingham?

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

Etchingham in context

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Postcode districts in Etchingham

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