Town Pop. 2,025

Living in Mayfield (Wealden): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mayfield (Wealden) is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 41/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the TN20 postcode district, Mayfield (Wealden) ranks 3rd. On healthcare specifically, Mayfield (Wealden) sits 14 points above the TN20 district figure of 27/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TN20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fir Toll Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 A267 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mayfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital7.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury8.4 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,624 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.5%Student5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
8
Crowborough 3.6 mi
Wadhurst 4.3 mi
Stonegate 4.5 mi
J10A M23 18.5 mi
J10 M23 19.1 mi
J5 M25 19.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£434k £529k £627k £722k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Argos Hill 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Town Row 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Wealden) 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Wealden) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cade Street 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cross in Hand 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mayfield (Wealden) a nice place to live?

Mayfield (Wealden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mayfield (Wealden) is 48/100, 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 Mayfield (Wealden)?

Mayfield (Wealden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mayfield (Wealden)?

Among the top-rated schools in Mayfield (Wealden) is Mayfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mayfield (Wealden) in total.

What are house prices like in Mayfield (Wealden)?

The current median house price in Mayfield (Wealden) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Mayfield (Wealden) in context

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Postcode districts in Mayfield (Wealden)

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