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Living in Isfield: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Isfield scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Isfield most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the TN22 postcode district. It scores 9 points below the TN22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On economic health specifically, Isfield sits 14 points above the TN22 district figure of 72/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN22 postcode district.

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Isfield scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
193.3 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 26 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tile Barn Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  3. 3 Lavender Fields 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.143 · PM2.5 6.279 · PM10 9.939 µg/m³
75
Green Space 46
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital11.1 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital13.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Meads Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,696 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.8%Student4.9%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
Uckfield 2.6 mi
Cooksbridge 3.9 mi
Buxted 4.7 mi
J10A M23 14.7 mi
J11 M23 15.1 mi
J11 M23 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Isfield 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

Barcombe Mills 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Halland 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
East Hoathly 34 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Isfield a nice place to live?

Isfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Isfield is 38/100, 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 Isfield?

Isfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Isfield in context

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Postcode districts in Isfield

TN22 47 ⇄

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