About Friar's Gate

Friar's Gate is a small settlement located in East Sussex, England, within the TN6 postcode area. This area is primarily residential, offering a mix of housing styles that reflect the local architecture. The surrounding countryside provides a pleasant backdrop for those who enjoy outdoor activities, with various walking routes and green spaces nearby. The community is situated conveniently for access to larger towns and amenities. Residents can easily reach the nearby town of Crowborough, which offers shops, schools, and other essential services. The area is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby cities. Overall, Friar's Gate presents a quiet living environment with the benefits of nearby facilities.

School Ratings in Friar's Gate

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

House Prices in Friar's Gate

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

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Friar's Gate

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Friar's Gate, with 12 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Friar's Gate

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Friar's Gate 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 Friar's Gate

Friar's Gate 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
St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.2 miles St Michael's Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Acre Wood Academy 2.2 miles St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 2.5 miles Ashdown Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 4.2 miles Rotherfield Primary School Primary Good 4.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Friar's Gate IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Friar's Gate 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

Crime in Friar's Gate 76 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Friar's Gate are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
12 Public Order
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
2 Drugs
2 Weapons
2 Shoplifting
1 Burglary
Local Policing
Sussex Frant and Withyham
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Eridge Train Station 3.1 miles
Ashurst (Kent) Train Station 3.3 miles
Crowborough Train Station 3.4 miles
Cowden (Kent) Train Station 5.2 miles
Buxted Train Station 6.3 miles
Tunbridge Wells Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Marden's Hill 0.6 miles Chuck Hatch 1.2 miles Withyham 1.2 miles Lye Green 1.4 miles St John's 1.4 miles Mott's Mill 1.8 miles Hartfield 1.8 miles Gallypot Street 1.8 miles Balls Green 1.9 miles Jumper's Town 2 miles Upper Hartfield 2 miles Crowborough Warren 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