Evelyn Clark Square Forest Row, Wealden
32 addresses across 1 postcode (RH18), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42702995.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 24, C: 4).
- 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 61% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashdown Forest Health Centre, about 350 m away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); Flat (11); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2012 (23); 2012-2021 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 2, Evelyn Clark Square
- 3, Evelyn Clark Square
- 4, Evelyn Clark Square
- 5, Evelyn Clark Square
- 6, Evelyn Clark Square
- 7, Evelyn Clark Square
- 8, Evelyn Clark Square
- 9, Evelyn Clark Square
- 10, Evelyn Clark Square
- 11, Evelyn Clark Square
- 13, Evelyn Clark Square
- 14, Evelyn Clark Square
- 15, Evelyn Clark Square
- 16, Evelyn Clark Square
- 17, Evelyn Clark Square
- 18, Evelyn Clark Square
- 19, Evelyn Clark Square
- 20, Evelyn Clark Square
- 23, Evelyn Clark Square
- 24, Evelyn Clark Square
- 25, Evelyn Clark Square
- 26, Evelyn Clark Square
- 28, Evelyn Clark Square
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 (30% of about 1,070 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 32 addresses are between 83 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH18 5FX | 100% | 61% | 61% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | East Grinstead 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Dormans 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Cowden (Kent) 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Evelyn Clark Square Forest Row | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cowden - Crossroads | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Ashdown Forest Centre Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashdown Forest Health Centre | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashdown Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stone Cottage (Dental Surgery) | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital Cdc | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | East Grinstead Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,910 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,700 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wealden Allotments 1.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stables to North of Kidbrooke Park, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stables to North of Kidbrooke Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Kidbrooke Park Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner School | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Kidbrooke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Brambletye House | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Medieval moated site, Brambletye Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Kidbrooke Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Spanden Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Brakey Shaw | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tanner's Hill Pett | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Weir Wood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 32 |
20 of the street's 32 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Community Centre RH18 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Forest Biltong RH18 5DZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Forest Roe Fish & Chips RH18 5DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Canopy RH18 5DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Kailash P&P Limited RH18 5DQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Sacred Heart Hardware and DIY Ltd RH18 5DQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Dec 2024 |
| The Coop RH18 5DN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Veasey and Son RH18 5DN | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Hop Yard Brewing Co | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Yard Yoga | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2021 |
| The Yard Kitchen / Carli Bay RH18 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Nature Provides RH18 5HE | Distributors/Transporters | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Roochi RH18 5DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Forest Row Golden Grill RH18 5DN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Seasons Forest Row Ltd RH18 5HE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Evelyn Clark Square (12); On or near Hatch End (9); On or near Upper Close (5); On or near Woodcote Road (4); On or near Highfields (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- RH18 5FX: 32 addresses
Nearby streets
Hatch End · Freshfield Bank · Walhatch Close · Woodcote Road · Gage Ridge · Upper Close · Colchester Vale · Highfields · Michael Fields · Kidbrooke Rise · Gilham Lane · Dale Road
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.