Town Pop. 1,620

Living in Ticehurst: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ticehurst scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Ticehurst places 4th of 5 in the TN5 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the TN5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the TN5 district's 37/100. For the surrounding area, see TN5 postcode district.

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Ticehurst scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
105.6 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 71 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vineyard Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Springfields 25 crimes
  3. 3 Corner Farm Close 20 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Nuffield Hospital7.6 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury7.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWadhurst Medical Group3.1 mi
GP capacity2,535 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired29.1%Student4%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74%
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
5
Stonegate 2.7 mi
Etchingham 2.9 mi
Wadhurst 4.6 mi
J8 M20 17.4 mi
J8 M20 17.5 mi
J6 M20 17.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ticehurst 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

Flimwell 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Etchingham 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Rother) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cousley Wood 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wadhurst 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hawkhurst 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Robertsbridge 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Goudhurst 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hartley 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pipsden 53 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ticehurst a nice place to live?

Ticehurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ticehurst 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 Ticehurst?

Ticehurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ticehurst in context

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Postcode districts in Ticehurst

TN5 44 ⇄

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