BattleWhat is Battle, East Sussex like to live in?
The short answer: what Battle is like to live in
Atmospheric and affordable for the south east — but the commute to London is one of the longest on this list and the amenities are limited.
Key stats
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Detached · TN33 0UB£527,000
- Terraced · TN33 0DT£290,000
- Detached · TN33 0UG£490,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- Harley's Tavern0.1 mi
- The Bull Inn0.1 mi
- The Abbey Hotel0.1 mi
- The King's Head0.1 mi
- Battle Tap0.1 mi
Green space nearby
- Abbey Green0.1 mi
- Cherry Gardens0.1 mi
- Lake Field0.2 mi
National Landscape
Within the High Weald National Landscape.
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Neighbourhoods
- High Street and Abbey area
- Caldbec Hill and Upper Lake
Practicalities
Is Battle a good place to live?
Battle is a historic town in East Sussex. Peak trains to Charing Cross take about 79 minutes. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
Battle appears on our lists of best places to retire in the uk.
What is it like living in Battle?
Atmospheric and affordable for the south east — but the commute to London is one of the longest on this list and the amenities are limited.
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