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Living in Five Ashes: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Five Ashes is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the TN20 postcode district.

The TN20 district averages 45/100, putting Five Ashes 12 points below its own postcode area. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN20 postcode district.

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Five Ashes scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
169.4 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 31 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mountreed 24 crimes
  2. 2 Isenhurst Crescent 8 crimes
  3. 3 Dads Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Five Ashes CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury10.3 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodhill Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,624 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)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.3%Student3.2%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Crowborough 3.2 mi
Buxted 3.9 mi
Uckfield 5.9 mi
J10A M23 17.2 mi
J10 M23 17.9 mi
J10 M23 18.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Five Ashes 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

Hadlow Down 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Town Row 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cade Street 39 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Ashes a nice place to live?

Five Ashes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Five Ashes is 33/100, 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 Ashes?

Five Ashes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Five Ashes?

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

Five Ashes in context

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Postcode districts in Five Ashes

TN20 45 ⇄

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