Town Pop. 1,871

Living in Robertsbridge: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Robertsbridge scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN32 postcode district, Robertsbridge ranks 3rd.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Below 30/100: lifestyle (7), schools (9), transport (10), healthcare (22) and bills (23). For the surrounding area, see TN32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
125.6 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 75 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 John'S Cross Road 31 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Hurst 15 crimes
  3. 3 Heathfield Gardens 14 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Inadequate
  • Salehurst Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Robertsbridge Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury12.7 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,078 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.2%Student3.4%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Robertsbridge 0.2 mi
Etchingham 2 mi
Stonegate 5 mi
J8 M20 20.2 mi
J8 M20 20.5 mi
J9 M20 21.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £530,000 17
Detached £595,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£289k £356k £425k £492k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Etchingham 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Robertsbridge a nice place to live?

Robertsbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Robertsbridge is 38/100, 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 Robertsbridge?

Robertsbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Robertsbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Robertsbridge is Salehurst Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Robertsbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Robertsbridge?

The current median house price in Robertsbridge is £530,000, around 86% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 56%.

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Postcode districts in Robertsbridge

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