Town Pop. 301

Living in Furnace Wood: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Furnace Wood scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the RH19 postcode district, Furnace Wood ranks 6th.

It scores 12 points below the RH19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On transport specifically, Furnace Wood sits 12 points below the RH19 district figure of 45/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). For the surrounding area, see RH19 postcode district.

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Furnace Wood scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
701 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 79 crimes
↑ 688% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 578% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 1132% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 1025% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 487% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 West Park Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Copthorne Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7.237 · PM2.5 6.658 · PM10 10.027 µg/m³
73
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital6.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital15 mi
Epsom General Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryModality Mid Sussex1.2 mi
GP capacity1,963 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)81.5%
available across Mid Sussex
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Mid Sussex · 2026-27
A £1,649
B £1,924
C £2,199
D £2,474
E £3,024
F £3,574
G £4,123
H £4,948
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
33
East Grinstead 2.4 mi
Dormans 3.1 mi
Lingfield 3.8 mi
J10 M23 3 mi
J9 M23 3.1 mi
J9 M23 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Furnace Wood 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

Felbridge 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Crawley Down 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Newchapel 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Copthorne 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Felcourt 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Turners Hill 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dormans Park 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burstow 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Smallfield 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shipley Bridge 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lingfield 41 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Furnace Wood a nice place to live?

Furnace Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Furnace Wood is 45/100, 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 Furnace Wood?

Furnace Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Furnace Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Furnace Wood

RH19 57 ⇄

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