Town Pop. 766

Living in Flimwell: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Flimwell comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Bills falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Of the 5 places sharing the TN5 postcode district, Flimwell scores lowest.

Against the wider TN5 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TN5 postcode district.

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Flimwell scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
295 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 87 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Springfields 25 crimes
  2. 2 Vineyard Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Corner Farm Close 20 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury8.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital8.3 mi
Maidstone Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsMaidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDr CR Dewing and Partners3.1 mi
GP capacity2,651 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.4%Student4.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74%
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 3.1 mi
Stonegate 4.1 mi
Robertsbridge 5 mi
J8 M20 16.2 mi
J8 M20 16.4 mi
J6 M20 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Flimwell 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

Ticehurst 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Etchingham 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cousley Wood 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gun Green 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flimwell a nice place to live?

Flimwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flimwell is 37/100, 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 Flimwell?

Flimwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Flimwell in context

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Postcode districts in Flimwell

TN5 44 ⇄

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