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Living in Staplecross: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staplecross scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN32 postcode district, Staplecross ranks 4th.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (3), transport (6), lifestyle (9), schools (19) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN32 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Staplecross scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
154.1 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 16 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Junction Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Sempstead Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Stockwood Meadow 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Staplecross Methodist 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
3
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury15.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital15.5 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySedlescombe Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,862 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.3%
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
6
Robertsbridge 3.2 mi
Battle 4.7 mi
Doleham 4.9 mi
J9 M20 19.2 mi
J9 M20 19.3 mi
J10 M20 19.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Staplecross 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 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bodiam 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Northiam 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tunbridge Wells) 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Linkhill 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staplecross a nice place to live?

Staplecross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staplecross is 35/100, 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 Staplecross?

Staplecross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staplecross?

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

Staplecross in context

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Postcode districts in Staplecross

TN32 37 ⇄

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