Town Pop. 1,139

Living in Pett: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pett scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Pett places 4th of 5 in the TN35 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The TN35 district averages 44/100, putting Pett 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TN35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

104.5 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 58 crimes

↑ 53% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Burglary 10 crimes

↑ 151% above national average

Other theft 9 crimes

↑ 27% above national average

Public order 8 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 19 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Ivyhouse Lane 23 crimes
2 Butcher'S Lane 13 crimes
3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Good

Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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 Hospital17.5 mi

William Harvey Hospital19.7 mi

WIlliam Harvey Hospital19.8 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

Nearest GP surgeryHarold Road Surgery3.2 mi

GP capacity3,436 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

40.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

40.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate42.8%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed42.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired42.5%Student4.3%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary18.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%

Home ownership88%

Around the England average for deprivation

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

Three Oaks 2.4 mi

Doleham 3.1 mi

Winchelsea 3.3 mi

J10A M20 20 mi

J10 M20 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pett 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 Pett a nice place to live?

Pett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pett is 37/100, 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 Pett?

Pett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pett?

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

Pett in context

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Postcode districts in Pett

TN35 44 ⇄

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