Town Pop. 332

Living in Hooe Common: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hooe Common is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the TN33 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the TN33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Its safety score runs 9 points above the TN33 district's 82/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TN33 postcode district.

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Hooe Common scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
322.3 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 38 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 955% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manchester Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Bexhill Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 A269 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.089 · PM2.5 6.265 · PM10 9.809 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury19.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDr P Stocks & Partners2.3 mi
GP capacity2,941 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.1%Student4.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical41.9%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership81.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
12
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 F
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Cooden Beach 2.7 mi
Collington 3 mi
Normans Bay 3.2 mi
J9 M20 28.4 mi
J9 M20 28.5 mi
J8 M20 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hooe Common 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

Ninfield 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bexhill-on-Sea 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Herstmonceux 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crowhurst 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Telham 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cowbeech Hill 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hooe Common a nice place to live?

Hooe Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hooe Common is 32/100, 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 Hooe Common?

Hooe Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hooe Common in context

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Postcode districts in Hooe Common

TN33 40 ⇄

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