Town Pop. 781

Living in Telham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Telham comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100. Telham places 2nd of 9 in the TN33 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the TN33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Schools (16), transport (23) and healthcare (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN33 postcode district.

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Telham scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
189.5 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 63 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 605% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marley Gardens 22 crimes
  2. 2 Swainham Lane 22 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 19 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.45 · PM2.5 6.359 · PM10 10.147 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital12.9 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury18.4 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryMartins Oak Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,523 patients per GP
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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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired32%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
23
Battle 0.7 mi
Crowhurst 1.2 mi
West St Leonards 3.9 mi
J9 M20 23.7 mi
J9 M20 23.7 mi
J10 M20 23.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Telham 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

Crowhurst 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Battle 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sedlescombe 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Rother) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hastings 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Vinehall Street 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ninfield 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cripp's Corner 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Netherfield 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Telham a nice place to live?

Telham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Telham is 46/100, 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 Telham?

Telham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Telham in context

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Postcode districts in Telham

TN33 40 ⇄

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