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Living in Nutley: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nutley scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TN22 postcode district, Nutley ranks 9th.

Against the wider TN22 district average of 47/100, that is 11 points below. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the TN22 district's 72/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN22 postcode district.

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Nutley scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
150.1 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 46 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ketche'S Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Down Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Beaconsfield Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Nutley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    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 departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital11.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury13 mi
East Surrey Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuxted Medical Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity2,044 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.9%Student3.6%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
18
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Buxted 4.3 mi
Uckfield 4.7 mi
Crowborough 5.8 mi
J10A M23 10.1 mi
J10 M23 11 mi
J10 M23 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nutley 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

Horney Common 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Common 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Gate 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Danehill 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horsted Keynes 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Forest Row 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Hartfield 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nutley a nice place to live?

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

Nutley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nutley?

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

Nutley in context

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Postcode districts in Nutley

TN22 47 ⇄

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