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Living in High Hurstwood: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for High Hurstwood is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where High Hurstwood most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 18/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, High Hurstwood ranks 3rd. On broadband specifically, High Hurstwood sits 73 points above the TN22 district figure of 26/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN22 postcode district.

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High Hurstwood scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
280.3 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
↑ 252% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
other 9 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 5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • High Hurstwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital9.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.3 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre1.9 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.2%Retired29.8%Student2.9%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership73.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
18
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
10
Buxted 1.8 mi
Crowborough 3.3 mi
Uckfield 3.6 mi
J10A M23 13.4 mi
J10 M23 14.2 mi
J10 M23 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in High Hurstwood 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

Buxted 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Crowborough 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blackboys 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Hurstwood a nice place to live?

High Hurstwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for High Hurstwood 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 High Hurstwood?

High Hurstwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Hurstwood?

Among the top-rated schools in High Hurstwood is High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Hurstwood in total.

High Hurstwood in context

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Postcode districts in High Hurstwood

TN22 47 ⇄

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