Town Pop. 1,420

Living in Fairlight: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fairlight comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the TN35 postcode district, Fairlight scores lowest.

The TN35 district averages 44/100, putting Fairlight 14 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Fairlight sits 33 points above the TN35 district figure of 36/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TN35 postcode district.

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Fairlight scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
31 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Battery Hill 6 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Oak Field 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital17.3 mi
William Harvey Hospital20.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHarold Road Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity3,196 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate39.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired48.1%Student1.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership88.6%
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
4
Three Oaks 2.6 mi
Ore 3 mi
Doleham 3.6 mi
J10A M20 21 mi
J10A M20 21.1 mi
J10 M20 21.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £373,225 16
Detached £510,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£320k £389k £459k £528k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pett 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bachelor's Bump 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 6.7 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairlight a nice place to live?

Fairlight has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fairlight is 30/100, 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 Fairlight?

Fairlight is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 5,645 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Fairlight?

The current median house price in Fairlight is £373,225, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%.

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Postcode districts in Fairlight

TN35 44 ⇄

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