Town Pop. 446

Living in Hadlow Down: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hadlow Down comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, Hadlow Down ranks 6th.

It scores 6 points below the TN22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On environment specifically, Hadlow Down sits 10 points above the TN22 district figure of 67/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN22 postcode district.

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Hadlow Down scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
224.2 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 41 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mead Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Queenstock Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.975 · PM2.5 6.355 · PM10 9.542 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mark's Church of England 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
23
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.9 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.6 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,780 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired31.2%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
13
Buxted 2.2 mi
Crowborough 3.4 mi
Uckfield 4.2 mi
J10A M23 16 mi
J10 M23 16.8 mi
J10 M23 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hadlow 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

Five Ashes 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadlow Down a nice place to live?

Hadlow Down has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hadlow Down is 41/100, 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 Hadlow Down?

Hadlow Down is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadlow Down?

Among the top-rated schools in Hadlow Down is St Mark's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hadlow Down in total.

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Postcode districts in Hadlow Down

TN22 47 ⇄

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