Town Pop. 592

Living in Peasmarsh (Rother): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Peasmarsh (Rother) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TN31 postcode district, Peasmarsh (Rother) ranks 4th.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (7), healthcare (11), bills (23), schools (27) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN31 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Peasmarsh (Rother) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
113.2 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 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Malthouse Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.109 · PM2.5 6.455 · PM10 10.677 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Peasmarsh Church of England Primary 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
11
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital15.1 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital15.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury20.1 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRye Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity2,128 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.3%Student3.5%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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

Transport
7
Rye 2.3 mi
Winchelsea 2.7 mi
Doleham 5.1 mi
J10A M20 15 mi
J10 M20 15 mi
J10A M20 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peasmarsh (Rother) 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

Iden 29 1.9 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rye 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rolvenden Layne 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Camber 32 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peasmarsh (Rother) a nice place to live?

Peasmarsh (Rother) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peasmarsh (Rother) is 42/100, 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 Peasmarsh (Rother)?

Peasmarsh (Rother) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peasmarsh (Rother)?

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

Peasmarsh (Rother) in context

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Postcode districts in Peasmarsh (Rother)

TN31 39 ⇄

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