About Butcher's Cross

Butcher's Cross is a small settlement located in East Sussex, within the TN20 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and is situated near the border with Kent. The name suggests a historical connection to a local market or meeting point, possibly where a butcher once operated a stall or shop. There are no major landmarks or attractions, but the village is close to several walking trails and offers a tranquil setting for those seeking a countryside retreat. The surrounding landscape features rolling fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodland, typical of the South East England countryside. It is a place where the pace of life remains unhurried and the community is closely knit.

School Ratings in Butcher's Cross

Butcher's Cross is served by 23 schools.

House Prices in Butcher's Cross

Property prices average £747K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £907K.

Deprivation and Employment in Butcher's Cross

Butcher's Cross 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 Butcher's Cross

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Butcher's Cross, 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 577 sales

Average Price £747K
£9K — £5.9M
Detached £907K 275
Semi £477K 111
Terraced £427K 93
Flat £322K 30

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

17 Primary
2 Secondary
4 Other
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School 0.1 miles Five Ashes CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Mayfield School 2.2 miles Mayfield Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Rotherfield Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Ashdown Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles Blackboys Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 3.8 miles High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Butcher's Cross IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Butcher's Cross 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
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
2,321 Children (0-15) 18%
7,227 Working Age 57%
4,113 Older (60+) 32%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.6% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 6.8% 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 2.9 miles
Buxted Train Station 3.8 miles
Uckfield Train Station 5.5 miles
Eridge Train Station 5.7 miles
Wadhurst Train Station 6.2 miles
Stonegate Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Five Ashes 0 yards Poundford 0.6 miles Wellbrook 1.4 miles Hadlow Down 1.4 miles Castle Hill 1.9 miles Mayfield 2 miles High Cross 2 miles Argos Hill 2.2 miles Rotherfield 2.5 miles Cross in Hand 2.5 miles Beacon Down 2.5 miles Coggins Mill 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Mayfield & Five Ashes
Constituency Wealden
Parish Mayfield and Five Ashes
Region South East

Streets in TN20 30 shown View all streets

Alexandra Road 3 Argos Hill 1 Argos Hill Lane 1 Argos Hill Road 1 Ashley Gardens 1 Bassetts Lane 2 Berkley Road 1 Brambleside 2 Coggins Mill Lane 5 Criers Lane 3 Dunstans Croft 1 East Street 7 Fir Toll Close 2 Fir Toll Road 7 Five Ashes Road 1 Fletching Street 10 Frog Hole Lane 1 Heathfield Road 1 High Street 11 Holly Beech Lane 1 Horleigh Green Road 3 Knowle Park 1 Lake Street 3 Leeds Lane 4 Little Trodgers Lane 3 Love Lane 2 Loxfield Close 1 Luckhurst Crouch Lane 2 Mayfield Close 1 Mayfield Road 10

Postcodes in TN20 50 shown View all postcodes

TN20 6AA TN20 6AB TN20 6AE TN20 6AG TN20 6AJ TN20 6AL TN20 6AN TN20 6AP TN20 6AQ TN20 6AR TN20 6AS TN20 6AT TN20 6AU TN20 6AW TN20 6AX TN20 6AY TN20 6BA TN20 6BB TN20 6BD TN20 6BE TN20 6BF TN20 6BG TN20 6BH TN20 6BL TN20 6BN TN20 6BP TN20 6BQ TN20 6BS TN20 6BT TN20 6BU TN20 6BW TN20 6BX TN20 6BY TN20 6BZ TN20 6DA TN20 6DB TN20 6DD TN20 6DE TN20 6DF TN20 6DG TN20 6DH TN20 6DR TN20 6DS TN20 6DT TN20 6DU TN20 6DX TN20 6DY TN20 6EA TN20 6EB TN20 6ED