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Living in Horney Common: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horney Common comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, Horney Common ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 58 points above the TN22 district's 26/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN22 postcode district.

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Horney Common scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
831.2 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 78 crimes
↑ 660% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 1161% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 1156% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 1388% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 949% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Michael Way 21 crimes
  2. 2 Chuck Hatch Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital11.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.2 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity2,136 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.5%Student3.1%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
17
Buxted 2.8 mi
Uckfield 3.2 mi
Crowborough 5.4 mi
J10A M23 11.5 mi
J10 M23 12.5 mi
J11 M23 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horney 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

Maresfield 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Common 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Gate 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Danehill 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horney Common a nice place to live?

Horney Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horney Common is 44/100, 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 Horney Common?

Horney Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Horney Common

TN22 47 ⇄

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