About Broad Oak

Broad Oak is a small village located in East Sussex, within the TN21 postcode area of England. It lies to the south of the town of East Grinstead and is surrounded by rolling countryside typical of the South East. The village consists of a cluster of traditional houses, many of which are built from local stone, and is situated near the River Ouse. A short walk from the village centre leads to the Broad Oak Nature Reserve, which offers woodland paths and views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, particularly those exploring the nearby Weald. The village has a community hall and a small shop, providing essential services to residents. Public transport is limited, with the nearest railway station at East Grinstead, about four miles away. Broad Oak retains a quiet, rural character, with a strong sense of local community.

School Ratings in Broad Oak

Broad Oak is served by 14 schools. Parkside Community Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Broad Oak

Property prices average £462K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £604K.

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Oak

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Broad Oak falls within the mid-range nationally for overall 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 Broad Oak

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Broad Oak, 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 3,012 sales

Average Price £462K
£160 — £3.82M
Detached £604K 1,288
Semi £363K 771
Terraced £299K 315
Flat £181K 412

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Heathfield Community College Secondary Good 0.9 miles All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 1.5 miles Parkside Community Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.6 miles Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Maynards Green Community Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Mayfield Church of England Primary School Primary 3 miles Mayfield School 3 miles St Mary's School 3.1 miles Five Ashes CofE Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School 3.5 miles Dallington Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Oak IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Broad Oak in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,028 Children (0-15) 15%
14,910 Working Age 57%
9,541 Older (60+) 37%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 21.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.3% 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

Stonegate Train Station 4.5 miles
Crowborough Train Station 6.3 miles
Wadhurst Train Station 6.6 miles
Buxted Train Station 6.7 miles
Etchingham Train Station 7.2 miles
Robertsbridge Train Station 8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cade Street 1.2 miles Heathfield 1.4 miles Mutton Hall 1.4 miles Old Heathfield 1.4 miles Chapel Cross 1.4 miles Sandy Cross 1.8 miles Punnett's Town 1.8 miles Tilsmore 2 miles Three Cups Corner 2.2 miles Warbleton 2.5 miles Burwash Common 2.6 miles Chapman's Town 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Heathfield North
Constituency Bexhill and Battle
Parish Heathfield and Waldron
Region South East

Streets in TN21 30 shown View all streets

Alder Close 1 Alexandra Road 9 All Saints Gardens 1 Ash Tree Close 2 Ashdown Place 1 Aspen Walk 1 Autumn Drive 2 B2096 10 Back Lane 11 Ballsocks Lane 2 Barleymow Lane 1 Battle Road 22 Bay Tree Close 1 Beauford Road 2 Beeches Close 1 Beechwood Lane 1 Bigknowle Hill 2 Birch Way 1 Blackdown Road 2 Bluekiln Lane 3 Bodle Street Road 2 Bracken Way 1 Bramley Avenue 2 Bray Hill Lane 2 Bridge Close 1 Brightling Down Farm Lane 1 Brittenden Lane 5 Broad View 1 Broadhill Close 1 Browning Road 1

Postcodes in TN21 50 shown View all postcodes

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