Town Pop. 592

Living in Windmill Hill: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Windmill Hill scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the BN27 postcode district, Windmill Hill ranks 8th.

Against the wider BN27 district average of 40/100, that is 5 points below. On economic health specifically, Windmill Hill sits 14 points above the BN27 district figure of 58/100. That sits 15 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 BN27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
297.3 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 72 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 529% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manchester Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Gardner Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.141 · PM2.5 6.284 · PM10 9.973 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Herstmonceux Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital7.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital16.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury17.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryHerstmonceux Integrative Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,737 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
18
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Normans Bay 4.6 mi
Pevensey Bay 4.7 mi
Pevensey and Westham 4.9 mi
J10A M23 26 mi
J10 M23 27 mi
J11 M23 27.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Windmill Hill 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

Herstmonceux 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cowbeech Hill 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Magham Down 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ninfield 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hellingly 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Catsfield 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Westham 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Windmill Hill a nice place to live?

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

Windmill Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Windmill Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Windmill Hill is Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Windmill Hill in total.

Windmill Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Windmill Hill

BN27 40 ⇄

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