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Living in Sedlescombe: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sedlescombe is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TN33 postcode district.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (8), lifestyle (13), schools (22), bills (23) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: TN33 postcode district.

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Sedlescombe scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
140.2 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 50 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 East View Terrace 13 crimes
  2. 2 Junction Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.369 · PM2.5 6.339 · PM10 10.154 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sedlescombe Church of England 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
28
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital15.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital17 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury17.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,091 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2%Retired32%Student2.9%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.6%
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Battle 2.3 mi
Doleham 3.5 mi
Crowhurst 3.5 mi
J9 M20 21.3 mi
J9 M20 21.4 mi
J10 M20 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sedlescombe 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

Cripp's Corner 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Telham 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Staplecross 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crowhurst 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sedlescombe a nice place to live?

Sedlescombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sedlescombe is 39/100, 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 Sedlescombe?

Sedlescombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sedlescombe?

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

Sedlescombe in context

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Postcode districts in Sedlescombe

TN33 40 ⇄

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