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Living in Framfield: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Framfield scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TN22 postcode district. Framfield is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The TN22 district averages 47/100, putting Framfield 11 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

172.8 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 28 crimes

↑ 73% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes

↑ 415% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↑ 103% above national average

Other theft 7 crimes

↑ 132% above national average

Burglary 6 crimes

↑ 251% above national average

other 11 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Gatehouse Lane 7 crimes
2 Bushbury Lane 7 crimes
3 Cambridge Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.179 · PM2.5 6.411 · PM10 9.795 µg/m³

Green Space 54

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 9 within 4km

1Ungraded

Framfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12.8 mi

Eastbourne District General Hospital13.4 mi

Royal Sussex County Hospital14.5 mi

Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi

Routine referral (median)16 wks

Treated within 18 weeks55.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs98%

Nearest GP surgeryBird-In-Eye Surgery1.3 mi

GP capacity2,391 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%

available across Wealden

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

14.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

14.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired31%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary12.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership84.1%

Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 E

Water Southern Water

Average bill regional £683/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Uckfield 1.6 mi

Buxted 1.8 mi

Crowborough 6.1 mi

J10A M23 15.5 mi

J11 M23 16.4 mi

J10 M23 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Framfield 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Framfield a nice place to live?

Framfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Framfield is 36/100, 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 Framfield?

Framfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Framfield in context

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Postcode districts in Framfield

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