Town Pop. 1,417

Living in Winchelsea Beach: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winchelsea Beach is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 36/100 against a town median of 67/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages.

Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (5), schools (9), transport (9), lifestyle (12) and bills (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see TN36 postcode district.

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Winchelsea Beach scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
123.5 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 60 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Old Lydd Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Oyster Creek 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital16.9 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital16.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryFerry Road Health Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,128 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)71%
available across Rother
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate46.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired36.5%Student2.4%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
9
Winchelsea 1.2 mi
Rye 2.3 mi
Doleham 4.8 mi
J10A M20 17.1 mi
J10A M20 17.2 mi
J10 M20 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winchelsea Beach 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

Rye 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Icklesham 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pett 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Playden 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Camber 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Rother) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fairlight 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Iden 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bachelor's Bump 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cackle Street 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Broad Oak (Rother) 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Beckley (Rother) 44 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchelsea Beach a nice place to live?

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

Winchelsea Beach is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winchelsea Beach?

Among the top-rated schools in Winchelsea Beach is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winchelsea Beach in total.

Winchelsea Beach in context

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Postcode districts in Winchelsea Beach

TN36 37 ⇄

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