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Living in Playden: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Playden scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Playden most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Playden places 2nd of 9 in the TN31 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 15 points above the TN31 district's 35/100. Broadband (85) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TN31 postcode district.

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Playden scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
1,690.1 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 142 crimes
↑ 1902% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↑ 3766% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 1537% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 2211% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 1566% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pelwood Road 49 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 22 crimes
  3. 3 Lydd Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.356 · PM2.5 6.402 · PM10 10.233 µg/m³
75
Green Space 66
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Rye CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rye Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's 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
30
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital14.3 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital14.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury22.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRye Medical Centre0.2 mi
GP capacity2,128 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed3%Retired33.7%Student2.8%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership69%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
17
Rye 0.7 mi
Winchelsea 2.4 mi
Appledore 6.1 mi
J10A M20 14.3 mi
J10A M20 14.3 mi
J10 M20 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Playden 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

Rye 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Iden 29 1.5 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Winchelsea Beach 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Camber 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wittersham 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brookland 22 4.9 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Ashford) 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pett 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Appledore Heath 40 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Playden a nice place to live?

Playden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Playden is 43/100, 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 Playden?

Playden has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 360 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Playden?

Among the top-rated schools in Playden are Rye College, Rye Community Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Playden in total.

Playden in context

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Postcode districts in Playden

TN31 39 ⇄

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