Bracken Way Broad Oak, Wealden
12 addresses across 1 postcode (TN21), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42700812.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £355,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stonegate, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 157 to 164 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodhill Surgery, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £463,500 | £445,000 | £482,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £337,500 | £325,000 | £350,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £273,000 | £247,000 | £299,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 | 5 TN21 8TN | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2025 | 10 TN21 8TN | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 3 TN21 8TN | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2024 | 2 TN21 8TN | Detached | £482,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2021 | 9 TN21 8TN | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2021 | 7 TN21 8TN | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 3 TN21 8TN | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2015 | 6 TN21 8TN | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2014 | 1 TN21 8TN | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2014 | 10 TN21 8TN | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2013 | 5 TN21 8TN | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2011 | 4 TN21 8TN | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 2 TN21 8TN | Detached | £299,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2010 | 4 TN21 8TN | Detached | £247,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 11 TN21 8TN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 11 TN21 8TN | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 10 TN21 8TN | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 4 TN21 8TN | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 5 TN21 8TN | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 10 TN21 8TN | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 17 Aug 1999 | 2 TN21 8TN | Detached | £138,750 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 11 TN21 8TN | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Mar 1998 | 3 TN21 8TN | Detached | £102,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1997 | 1 TN21 8TN | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 7 Feb 1997 | 8 TN21 8TN | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 4 TN21 8TN | Detached | £76,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 157 m and 164 m above sea level (161 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN21 8TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stonegate 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Crowborough 255,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Wadhurst 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Broad Oak | 220 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 38 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Woodhill Surgery | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Procter Health Care Pharmacy | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oak Lodge Dental Practice | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Crowborough Police Station | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,950 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,110 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heathfield Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sand Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Pheasant Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Newick Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Old Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Park Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broad View (3); On or near Street End Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TN21 8TN: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Gorse Hill · Scotsford Road · Scotsford Close · Broad View · Broadhill Close · Highview Road · Magreed Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.