Town Pop. 7,934

Living in Heathfield (Wealden): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heathfield (Wealden) scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the TN21 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the TN21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its lifestyle score runs 10 points above the TN21 district's 21/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TN21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 170 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 99 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 35 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 24 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 27 crimes
  3. 3 Waldron Thorns 20 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Parkside Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heathfield Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital10.7 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital11.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,735 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 232 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired29%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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 5.5 mi
Stonegate 6.1 mi
Crowborough 6.1 mi
J10A M23 19.7 mi
J10 M23 20.5 mi
J10 M23 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 64
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £319,750 74
Detached £473,000 26
Semi-detached £320,000 19
Terraced £295,000 14
Flat / Maisonette £190,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£147k £276k £409k £538k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cade Street 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Little London (Wealden) 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Maynard's Green 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Punnett's Town 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heathfield (Wealden) a nice place to live?

Heathfield (Wealden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heathfield (Wealden) is 46/100, 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 Heathfield (Wealden)?

Heathfield (Wealden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 451 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heathfield (Wealden)?

Among the top-rated schools in Heathfield (Wealden) are Parkside Community Primary School, All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School and Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Heathfield (Wealden) in total.

What are house prices like in Heathfield (Wealden)?

The current median house price in Heathfield (Wealden) is £319,750, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £473,000, semi-detached £320,000, terraced £295,000, flat £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Heathfield (Wealden) in context

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Postcode districts in Heathfield (Wealden)

TN21 41 ⇄

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