About Balls Green

Balls Green is a small settlement located in East Sussex, within the county of England. It lies in the rural landscape of the Weald, known for its rolling hills and traditional countryside. The area is part of the TN7 postcode district, which covers a range of villages and hamlets in the region. While not a large community, Balls Green retains a quiet, rural character with a mix of residential properties and open land. The surrounding area offers access to footpaths and local amenities, typical of the Sussex countryside. Its location provides a peaceful environment for those seeking a more tranquil lifestyle, with nearby towns offering essential services. The village is situated within the broader administrative area of the Wealden District, which manages local governance and planning.

School Ratings in Balls Green

Balls Green is served by 20 schools. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Balls Green

Property prices average £916K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £1.4M.

Deprivation and Employment in Balls Green

Balls Green falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Balls Green

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Balls Green, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 267 sales

Average Price £916K
£5K — £4.85M
Detached £1.38M 112
Semi £539K 49
Terraced £450K 35
Flat £245K 22

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
1 Secondary
4 Other
St Michael's Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.3 miles St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 3 miles Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Primary 3 miles Langton Green Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles Holmewood House School 3.8 miles Acre Wood Academy 3.9 miles Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4 miles St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 4 miles Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 4.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Balls Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Balls Green among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
2,058 Children (0-15) 16%
7,284 Working Age 58%
4,289 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 6.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ashurst (Kent) Train Station 1.6 miles
Eridge Train Station 3.2 miles
Cowden (Kent) Train Station 3.4 miles
Crowborough Train Station 4.9 miles
Hever Train Station 5.3 miles
Tunbridge Wells Train Station 5.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Withyham 0.6 miles Lyewood Common 0.9 miles Hartfield 1.4 miles Gallypot Street 1.4 miles Mott's Mill 1.4 miles Ashurst 1.8 miles Lye Green 1.8 miles Friar's Gate 1.9 miles Burrswood 2 miles Teasley Mead 2 miles Blackham 2 miles Upper Hartfield 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Hartfield
Constituency Wealden
Parish Hartfield
Region South East

Streets in TN7 30 shown View all streets

B2110 6 Beacon Road 1 Beech Green Lane 3 Butcherfield Lane 6 Castlefields 3 Cat Street 11 Chuck Hatch Lane 2 Church Hill 2 Church Street 2 Coach Road 1 Colemans Hatch Road 1 Cotchford Hill 2 Cotchford Lane 1 Edenbridge Road 5 Forest Way 2 Gallipot Hill 6 Hartfield Road 1 High Street 2 Jib Jacks Hill 2 Kidd's Hill 1 Kidds Hill 2 Ladies Mile 2 Landhurst 1 Motte Field 1 N/A 6 Newtons Hill 1 Oaklea Court 1 Parrock Lane 9 Perryhill Cottages 1 Rectory Field 1

Postcodes in TN7 50 shown View all postcodes

TN7 4AA TN7 4AB TN7 4AD TN7 4AE TN7 4AG TN7 4AH TN7 4AJ TN7 4AL TN7 4AN TN7 4AP TN7 4AQ TN7 4AR TN7 4AS TN7 4AT TN7 4AU TN7 4AW TN7 4AY TN7 4AZ TN7 4BA TN7 4BB TN7 4BD TN7 4BE TN7 4BF TN7 4BG TN7 4BH TN7 4BJ TN7 4BL TN7 4BN TN7 4BP TN7 4BS TN7 4BT TN7 4BU TN7 4BX TN7 4BZ TN7 4DA TN7 4DB TN7 4DD TN7 4DH TN7 4DJ TN7 4DL TN7 4DN TN7 4DP TN7 4DQ TN7 4DR TN7 4DS TN7 4DT TN7 4DU TN7 4DX TN7 4DY TN7 4DZ