Town Pop. 973

Living in Rotherfield: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rotherfield comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Rotherfield places 3rd of 4 in the TN6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Rotherfield sits 29 points above the TN6 district figure of 55/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (88). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Padfield Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.156 · PM2.5 6.408 · PM10 9.524 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Rotherfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital6.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital17.7 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%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,368 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2%Retired30.8%Student3.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Crowborough 1.3 mi
Eridge 3.2 mi
Wadhurst 4.6 mi
J10A M23 16.3 mi
J10 M23 16.7 mi
J10 M23 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rotherfield 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

Town Row 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Crowborough 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Five Ashes 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hadlow Down 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Hurstwood 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Groombridge 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Buxted 42 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherfield a nice place to live?

Rotherfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rotherfield is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rotherfield?

Rotherfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rotherfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Rotherfield is Rotherfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rotherfield in total.

Rotherfield in context

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Postcode districts in Rotherfield

TN6 53 ⇄

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