About Brightling

Brightling is a small village located in East Sussex, within the county of England. It lies in the Weald, a region known for its rolling hills and rural character. The village is situated near the A22 road, providing access to nearby towns and cities. Brightling is part of the TN32 postcode area, which covers a rural stretch of the county. The area is predominantly agricultural, with open fields and scattered woodland contributing to its peaceful atmosphere. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. While small in size, Brightling maintains a sense of community, with local amenities including a church and a village hall. Its location offers easy access to the South Downs National Park, making it a convenient base for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.

School Ratings in Brightling

There are 13 schools in and around Brightling. Mountfield Heath School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brightling

The average property price is £547K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £730K.

Deprivation and Employment in Brightling

Brightling sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brightling

Broadband availability in Brightling includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 685 sales

Average Price £547K
£4K — £4.86M
Detached £730K 256
Semi £393K 176
Terraced £312K 147
Flat £193K 23

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

8 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Burwash CofE School Primary Outstanding 2 miles Dallington Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Netherfield CofE Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles Etchingham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Robertsbridge Community College Secondary 3 miles Darvell School Good 3.1 miles Salehurst Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Mountfield Heath School Outstanding 3.8 miles Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 4.1 miles Marlborough House Vinehall School 4.2 miles Stonegate Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.5 miles Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 4.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brightling IMD 2025

Brightling sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
1/10
Living Environment
4/10
1,742 Children (0-15) 18%
5,612 Working Age 56%
3,465 Older (60+) 35%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 27.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.6% 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

Robertsbridge Train Station 3.2 miles
Etchingham Train Station 3.5 miles
Stonegate Train Station 3.8 miles
Battle Train Station 5.7 miles
Crowhurst Train Station 7.2 miles
Wadhurst Train Station 8.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Oxley's Green 0.6 miles Twelve Oaks 0.6 miles Hollingrove 0.9 miles Cackle Street 1.4 miles Darwell Hole 1.4 miles Wood's Corner 1.8 miles Burwash 2 miles Burwash Weald 2.2 miles Dallington 2.2 miles Willard's Hill 2.6 miles Netherfield 2.6 miles Burwash Common 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Rother
County East Sussex
Ward Robertsbridge
Constituency Bexhill and Battle
Parish Salehurst and Robertsbridge
Region South East

Streets in TN32 30 shown View all streets

A21 1 Andrews Close 1 B2089 8 B2165 4 Beacon Lane 1 Beech House Lane 2 Bellhurst Road 3 Bishop's Lane 4 Bishops Croft 1 Blacksmiths Field 1 Blenheim Court 2 Bourne Lane 1 Brightling Road 16 Buck Ridge Lane 1 Bugsell Lane 1 Castle Hurst 1 Church Lane 1 Church Road 7 Coronation Cottages 1 Cricketers Field 1 Dagg Lane 1 Eatenden Lane 4 Ellenwhorne Lane 3 Fair Lane 3 Fayre Meadow 1 Forge Close 1 Forge Lane 1 George Close 1 George Hill 5 Glenleigh Walk 1

Postcodes in TN32 50 shown View all postcodes

TN32 5AA TN32 5AB TN32 5AD TN32 5AE TN32 5AF TN32 5AG TN32 5AH TN32 5AJ TN32 5AL TN32 5AN TN32 5AP TN32 5AQ TN32 5AR TN32 5AS TN32 5AT TN32 5AU TN32 5AW TN32 5AX TN32 5AZ TN32 5BA TN32 5BB TN32 5BD TN32 5BE TN32 5BF TN32 5BG TN32 5BH TN32 5BJ TN32 5BL TN32 5BN TN32 5BP TN32 5BQ TN32 5BS TN32 5BU TN32 5BW TN32 5BX TN32 5BY TN32 5DA TN32 5DB TN32 5DD TN32 5DE TN32 5DF TN32 5DG TN32 5DH TN32 5DJ TN32 5DN TN32 5DP TN32 5DQ TN32 5DR TN32 5DS TN32 5DT