About Blackness

Blackness is a small settlement located in East Sussex, within the county of England. It lies in a rural area, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is part of the TN6 postcode area, which covers several nearby hamlets and farms. While not a large community, Blackness retains a quiet, traditional character typical of the Sussex countryside. The surrounding landscape features rolling fields and scattered woodland, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The area is accessible via local roads connecting to nearby towns and villages, with the nearest larger settlements providing essential services. There are no major landmarks or attractions within Blackness itself, but its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider region. The community is small and close-knit, with a focus on rural life and local traditions.

School Ratings in Blackness

Families in Blackness have access to 19 local schools. Beacon Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackness

Homes sell for an average of £503K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £662K.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackness

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackness among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackness

Blackness benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,229 sales

Average Price £503K
£2K — £9.32M
Detached £662K 1,838
Semi £387K 996
Terraced £309K 536
Flat £221K 587

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 0.2 miles Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Ashdown Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Acre Wood Academy 0.8 miles Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary 1.3 miles St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Rotherfield Primary School Primary Good 2 miles High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School 3.7 miles St Michael's Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackness IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blackness experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,089 Children (0-15) 17%
20,207 Working Age 57%
12,107 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.3% 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

Crowborough Train Station 0.7 miles
Eridge Train Station 2.8 miles
Buxted Train Station 4.8 miles
Ashurst (Kent) Train Station 5.2 miles
Uckfield Train Station 6.3 miles
Wadhurst Train Station 6.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Crowborough 0.6 miles Poundfield 0.6 miles Alderbrook 0.6 miles Steel Cross 0.6 miles Whitehill 0.9 miles Jarvis Brook 0.9 miles Crowborough Warren 1.2 miles St John's 1.4 miles Stone Cross 1.4 miles Boarshead 1.4 miles Sweethaws 1.8 miles Rotherfield 2 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Crowborough Central
Constituency Wealden
Parish Crowborough
Region South East

Streets in TN6 30 shown View all streets

A26 1 Adam Close 1 Alamein Close 1 Alderbrook Close 5 Alderbrook Path 1 Alderbrook Way 1 Aldervale Cottages 4 Alice Bright Lane 1 Allfreys Lane 1 Argos Hill 2 Argos Hill Road 1 Ashleigh Gardens 1 Ashley Road 1 Aviemore Road 1 Badgers Close 1 Bailey Place 2 Bainden Close 1 Barnfield 2 Batchelor Crescent 1 Beacon Close 1 Beacon Gardens 3 Beacon Road 30 Beacon Road West 1 Beaver Close 1 Beeches Farm Road 1 Beeches Road 4 Belvedere Gardens 2 Bethany Close 1 Bicycle Arms Road 2 Birches Close 1

Postcodes in TN6 50 shown View all postcodes

TN6 1AA TN6 1AF TN6 1AH TN6 1AL TN6 1AS TN6 1AT TN6 1AU TN6 1AX TN6 1AY TN6 1AZ TN6 1BB TN6 1BD TN6 1BE TN6 1BG TN6 1BH TN6 1BJ TN6 1BL TN6 1BN TN6 1BP TN6 1BS TN6 1BT TN6 1BU TN6 1BW TN6 1BX TN6 1BY TN6 1BZ TN6 1DA TN6 1DE TN6 1DF TN6 1DG TN6 1DH TN6 1DL TN6 1DP TN6 1DQ TN6 1DR TN6 1DS TN6 1DT TN6 1DU TN6 1DX TN6 1DY TN6 1DZ TN6 1EA TN6 1EB TN6 1ED TN6 1EE TN6 1EF TN6 1EG TN6 1EH TN6 1EJ TN6 1EL