Town Pop. 432

Living in Icklesham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Icklesham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Healthcare (3), transport (9), lifestyle (9), schools (13) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN36 postcode district.

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Icklesham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
196.8 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 34 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old River Way 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
  3. 3 Windmill Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Icklesham Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital18.7 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital18.7 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFerry Road Health Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity2,564 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate44.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired40.6%Student1.8%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Rother · 2026-27
A £1,801
B £2,101
C £2,401
D £2,701
E £3,301
F £3,901
G £4,502
H £5,402
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
9
Winchelsea 2.1 mi
Doleham 2.3 mi
Three Oaks 2.4 mi
J10A M20 18.7 mi
J10A M20 18.7 mi
J10 M20 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Icklesham 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

Pett 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Fairlight 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bachelor's Bump 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Icklesham a nice place to live?

Icklesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Icklesham is 36/100, 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 Icklesham?

Icklesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Icklesham?

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

Icklesham in context

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Postcode districts in Icklesham

TN36 37 ⇄

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