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Living in Five Ash Down: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Five Ash Down scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, Five Ash Down ranks 2nd.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: bills (23) and healthcare (26). That puts Five Ash Down in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN22 postcode district.

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Five Ash Down scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
238.8 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 73 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 36 crimes
  2. 2 Michael Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Queens Drive 13 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.716 · PM2.5 6.509 · PM10 10.001 µg/m³
74
Green Space 52
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Bonners CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Buxted CofE 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
26
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital11.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.3 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity2,391 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Buxted 1.4 mi
Uckfield 1.8 mi
Crowborough 5.2 mi
J10A M23 13.1 mi
J10 M23 14.1 mi
J11 M23 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Five Ash Down 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

Maresfield 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Isfield 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Ash Down a nice place to live?

Five Ash Down has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Five Ash Down is 48/100, 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 Five Ash Down?

Five Ash Down is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Five Ash Down?

Among the top-rated schools in Five Ash Down are Bonners CofE School and Buxted CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Five Ash Down in total.

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Postcode districts in Five Ash Down

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