Town Pop. 1,407

Living in Maresfield: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Maresfield is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100. Maresfield places 6th of 11 in the TN22 postcode district.

The TN22 district averages 47/100, putting Maresfield 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (12), transport (28) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN22 postcode district.

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Maresfield scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Michael Way 21 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Queens Drive 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Bonners CofE 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
12
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13.7 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Meads Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity2,391 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2%Retired31.8%Student2.9%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
28
Uckfield 2.1 mi
Buxted 2.2 mi
Crowborough 5.6 mi
J10A M23 12.3 mi
J10 M23 13.3 mi
J11 M23 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Maresfield 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

Five Ash Down 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Common 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Danehill 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maresfield a nice place to live?

Maresfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maresfield is 41/100, 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 Maresfield?

Maresfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maresfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Maresfield is Bonners CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Maresfield in total.

Maresfield in context

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Postcode districts in Maresfield

TN22 47 ⇄

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