Town Pop. 3,342

Living in Wadhurst: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wadhurst is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the TN5 postcode district, Wadhurst ranks 2nd.

On healthcare specifically, Wadhurst sits 10 points above the TN5 district figure of 20/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (8), lifestyle (18) and schools (27). For the surrounding area, see TN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 71 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snape View 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 25 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 35
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Uplands AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wadhurst CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital4.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury5 mi
Maidstone Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,990 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 143 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired28%Student4.7%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
Wadhurst 0.8 mi
Frant 3 mi
Stonegate 3.5 mi
J2A M26 16.3 mi
J2A M26 16.6 mi
J3 M20 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 29
Semi-detached £647,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£336k £582k £835k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cousley Wood 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
The Platt 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Frant 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lamberhurst 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ticehurst 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Town Row 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (Wealden) 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Argos Hill 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Flimwell 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Burwash 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burwash Common 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wadhurst a nice place to live?

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

Wadhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 222 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wadhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Wadhurst are Uplands Academy and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wadhurst in total.

What are house prices like in Wadhurst?

The current median house price in Wadhurst is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £647,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wadhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Wadhurst

TN5 44 ⇄

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