Town Pop. 429

Living in Upper Hartfield: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Hartfield comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Upper Hartfield most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the TN7 postcode district. The TN7 district averages 44/100, putting Upper Hartfield 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TN7 postcode district.

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Upper Hartfield scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
286.7 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 32 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 1017% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 379% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chuck Hatch Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parrock Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary the Virgin Church of England 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
13
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital7.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury9.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGroombridge and Hartfield Medical Group0.9 mi
GP capacity1,409 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
8
Ashurst 3.6 mi
Cowden 4.5 mi
Eridge 4.6 mi
J10A M23 10.3 mi
J10 M23 10.6 mi
J10 M23 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Hartfield 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

Hartfield 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Forest Row 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashurst Wood 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Duddleswell 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cowden 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Crowborough 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Groombridge 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Gate 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Common 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fordcombe 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Hartfield a nice place to live?

Upper Hartfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Hartfield is 37/100, 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 Upper Hartfield?

Upper Hartfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Hartfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Hartfield is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upper Hartfield in total.

Upper Hartfield in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Hartfield

TN7 44 ⇄

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