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Living in Netherfield: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Netherfield is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN33 postcode district.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (4), healthcare (5), schools (6) and lifestyle (9). For the surrounding area, see TN33 postcode district.

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Netherfield scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

413.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes

↑ 807% above national average

Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes

↑ 247% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes

↑ 619% above national average

Vehicle crime 6 crimes

↑ 456% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 242% above national average

other 14 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Middle Close 32 crimes
2 Darvel Down 19 crimes
3 Mountfield Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.974 · PM2.5 6.193 · PM10 9.359 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Outstanding

Netherfield CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital12.7 mi

Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital14.5 mi

Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury15 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

Nearest GP surgeryMartins Oak Surgery2.8 mi

GP capacity1,940 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

Full fibre (FTTP)71%

available across Rother

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

92.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

92.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

96.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.3%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired27.1%Student4.2%Other inactive10.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary18.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership78%

Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Robertsbridge 3.3 mi

Battle 3.4 mi

Etchingham 4.7 mi

J8 M20 23.4 mi

J8 M20 23.7 mi

J9 M20 24.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Netherfield 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Netherfield a nice place to live?

Netherfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Netherfield 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 Netherfield?

Netherfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Netherfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Netherfield is Netherfield CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Netherfield in total.

Netherfield in context

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Postcode districts in Netherfield

TN33 40 ⇄

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