Area Info for Forest Row (East Sussex)

Forest Row (East Sussex, UK)

Forest Row is a village located in East Sussex, England. It is situated within the Wealden District and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm. The village is approximately 30 miles south of London, making it a popular location for commuters and those seeking a rural lifestyle close to the capital.

History and Heritage

Historically, Forest Row has been associated with forestry and woodland activities, which is reflected in its name. The area has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with several historic buildings and sites of interest. The village retains a traditional English village atmosphere, with a mix of period cottages, pubs, and local shops.

Community and Amenities

The community in Forest Row is active and vibrant, with various local events and organisations. The village offers amenities such as primary schools, churches, and recreational facilities. It also has a range of shops, cafes, and pubs that serve both residents and visitors.

Natural Environment

Forest Row is surrounded by woodland and open countryside, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Ashdown Forest, famous for its association with Winnie-the-Pooh, provides extensive natural landscapes and is a significant local attraction.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via road and rail, with nearby train stations providing connections to London and other major cities. The A22 and A264 roads facilitate regional travel, making Forest Row a convenient location for those commuting or exploring East Sussex.

Notable Features

Apart from its natural beauty, Forest Row is known for its spiritual and holistic community, with several centres offering wellness, yoga, and alternative therapies. The village also hosts annual events that celebrate its cultural and natural heritage.
Education
School
Michael Hall School0.58 miles
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JA
Greenfields School0.64 miles
Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JD
Forest Row Church of England Primary School0.81 miles
School Lane, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5DZ
Brambletye School1.82 miles
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3PD
Ashurst Wood Primary School1.89 miles
School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3QW
Ashdown House School1.92 miles
Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JY
Step By Step, School for Autistic Children Ltd2.59 miles
Neylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HP
The Meads Primary School2.86 miles
Mill Way, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4DD
Estcots Primary School2.97 miles
Bourg-De-Peage Avenue, Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY
Sackville School2.97 miles
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3TY
Cumnor House School3.41 miles
London Road, Danehill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7HT
West Hoathly CofE Primary School3.65 miles
North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4QG
Nutley Church of England Primary School3.68 miles
High Street, Nutley, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3NW
Danehill Church of England Primary School3.70 miles
School Lane, Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17 7JB
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School3.74 miles
High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AA
Blackwell Primary School3.84 miles
Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3JL
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Wcs - East Grinstead3.28 miles
74-76 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AB
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - East Grinstead3.38 miles
71 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1EQ
Centre For Sight Ltd (East Grinstead)3.46 miles
Hazelden Place, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4RH
Springvale Cmhc (East Grinstead)3.57 miles
72-74 Moat Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3LH
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (Moatfield Surgery)3.73 miles
St. Michaels Road,, East Grinstead, RH19 3GW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Moatland Surgery - East Grinstead3.73 miles
St. Michaels Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3GW
Mcindoe Surgical Centre3.75 miles
Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
East Grinstead OOH Base3.75 miles
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL, HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX,, RH19 3DZ
Bellbrook Centre3.84 miles
Bell Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3PD
The Horder Centre 5.13 miles
The Horder Centre, St. Johns Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1XP
The Horder Healthcare5.13 miles
St. John`s Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1XP
The Horder Centre5.13 miles
St. Johns Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1XP
Scrivens Hearing Care At Crawley Down Health Centre - Crawley Down5.33 miles
Bowers Place, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4HY
Vines Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre (The)5.55 miles
Innhams Wood, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1TE
Grove House5.93 miles
The Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1NY
Crowborough Birthing Centre6.02 miles
Southview Road, Crowborough, Sussex, TN6 1HB
GP
Ashdown Forest Health Centre0.87 miles
Ashdown Forest Health Centre, Lewes Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5AQ
Ship Street Surgery3.10 miles
Ship Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4EE
Judges Close Surgery3.16 miles
Judges Close Surgery, Judges Terrace High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AA
Health Centre @ West Hoathly3.69 miles
St Dunstans Chapel, North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4QF
Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group Branch Surgery3.69 miles
The Hartfield Village Surgery, Old Crown Farm, High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AD
Moatfield Surgery3.73 miles
Moatfield Surgery, St. Michaels Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3GW
Health Centre @ Turners Hill 5.06 miles
The Ark, The Ark, Mount Lane, Turners Hill, RH10 4RA
Health Centre At Bowers Place5.33 miles
The Health Centre, Bowers Place, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4HY
Beacon Surgery5.92 miles
The Beacon Surgery, Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1AH
Saxonbury House Practice6.03 miles
Saxonbury House, Croft Road, Crowborough, TN6 1DL
The Lingfield Practice6.46 miles
The Surgery, East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6ER
Dr Worthley P6.60 miles
Burrswood Hospital, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9PY
Lindfield Medical Centre6.91 miles
The Medical Centre, High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HX
Groombridge and Hartfield Medical Group Main Surgery7.03 miles
The Nook, Withyham Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9QP
Ouse Valley Practice7.15 miles
Gilletts Surgery, Deanland Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6PH
The Brook Health Centre7.23 miles
Crowborough Hill, Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2ED
Hospital
Queen Victoria Hospital (East Grinstead)3.75 miles
Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3DZ
Crowborough War Memorial Hospital6.02 miles
Southview Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1HG
Burrswood Hospital6.60 miles
Burrswood, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9PY
Edenbridge War Memorial Hospital7.50 miles
Edenbridge and District War Memorial Hospital, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5DA
Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital7.70 miles
Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RD
Nuffield Health, Haywards Heath Hospital7.90 miles
Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD
Princess Royal Hospital8.31 miles
Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4EX
Uckfield Community Hospital8.85 miles
Uckfield Community Hospital, Fransfield Road, Uckfield, Sussex, TN22 5AW
Langley Green Hospital10.00 miles
Martyrs Avenue, Crawley, RH11 7EJ
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (Crawley Hospital)10.09 miles
Outpatients `1` Department, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7DH
Crawley Hospital10.09 miles
West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7DH
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital10.86 miles
Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BB
Nuffield Health, Tunbridge Wells Hospital11.27 miles
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital12.40 miles
Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NE
East Surrey Hospital12.41 miles
Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH
Kent and Sussex Hospital12.85 miles
THIS HOSPITAL HAS CLOSED, PLEASE VISIT THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL, PEMBURY, Kent, TN2 4QJ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.98 miles
The Square, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5ES
Boots3.10 miles
Ship Street Surgery, East Grinstead, RH19 4EE
Boots3.20 miles
C/o Waitrose West Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4YZ
Boots3.28 miles
40-46 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1AB
Lloydspharmacy3.32 miles
High Street, Judges Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AE
Sainsbury's Pharmacy3.45 miles
The Pharmacy Department, Brooklands Way, East Grinstead, RH19 1DD
Lloydspharmacy3.73 miles
Moatfield Surgery, St.michael`s Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3GW
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.59 miles
7 The Parade, North End, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QL
Crawley Down Pharmacy5.31 miles
14 Old Station Close, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4TX
Boots5.92 miles
Beacon Surgery, Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1AH
Morrisons Pharmacy5.99 miles
Unit 4 Fernbank Shop Ctr, High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QB
Chappells Pharmacy6.03 miles
Saxonbury House Surgery, Croft Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DL
Boots6.50 miles
6-8 East Grinstead Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6EP
Abbott's Pharmacy6.89 miles
83 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HN
Selbys Pharmacy6.96 miles
33 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HJ
St Deny's Pharmacy7.36 miles
Brook Health Centre, Crowborough Hill, Jarvis Brook,Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2EG
Leisure
Park
KIDBROOKE PARK (Grade II Listed)0.48 miles
FOREST WAY1.15 miles
WYCH CROSS PLACE (Grade II* Listed)1.33 miles
STANDEN (Grade II Listed)2.44 miles
BROCKHURST (Grade II* Listed)2.48 miles
WEIRWOOD RESERVOIR2.58 miles
HAMMERWOOD PARK (Grade II Listed)3.23 miles
OLD LODGE, NUTLEY3.26 miles
GRAVETYE MANOR (Grade II* Listed)3.74 miles
STONEHURST (Grade II Listed)4.74 miles
BUCKHURST PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.79 miles
GREATHED MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.24 miles
WAKEHURST PLACE (Grade II* Listed)5.59 miles
WORTH WAY5.87 miles
PENNS IN THE ROCKS (Grade II* Listed)5.96 miles
SHEFFIELD PARK (Grade I Listed)6.03 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Forest Row0.89 miles
Forest Row, RH18 5DQ
Co-op Forest Row0.89 miles
Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DN
Tesco Forest Row (Express)0.99 miles
Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5EP
Sunnyside Convenience Store2.77 miles
87 Dunnings Road, East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4AQ
Waitrose East Grinstead3.20 miles
West Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4YZ
Costcutter East Grinstead3.23 miles
Top Road, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4NU
Iceland East Grinstead3.23 miles
5 Queenswalk, East Grinstead, RH19 4DW
Sainsbury's East Grinstead3.49 miles
Brooklands Way, East Grinstead, RH19 1DD
Costcutter East Grinstead3.51 miles
East Grinstead Service Station, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1ET
ALDI London Road3.63 miles
East Grinstead, RH19 1HA
Chirag General Store3.87 miles
31 Holtye Avenue, East Grinstead Sussex RH19 3EG
Londis Harvest Service Station4.21 miles
High Street, Nutley, TN22 3NN
M&S North End Bp4.59 miles
London Rd North End, East Grinstead, RH19 1QL
Co-op Crawley5.28 miles
Crawley Down, RH10 4HZ
Lidl Crowborough5.89 miles
Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AS
Morrisons Crowborough5.96 miles
Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DP
Transport
Airport
London Gatwick Airport9.71 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal9.73 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal10.47 miles
Biggin Hill Airport17.14 miles
Shoreham Brighton City Airport22.29 miles
London City Airport29.02 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 433.13 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 233.73 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 133.91 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 334.01 miles
London Heathrow Airport34.06 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 534.83 miles
Bus Stop
Ashdown Forest (S)0.17 miles
Ashdown Forest (N)0.18 miles
Highgate Road (S)0.42 miles
Stones Cottage (SE)0.44 miles
Highgate Road (N)0.45 miles
Evelyn Clark House (S)0.67 miles
Evelyn Clark House (N)0.68 miles
Upper Close (SE)0.88 miles
Upper Close (NW)0.88 miles
Park Crescent (E)0.92 miles
Park Crescent (W)0.92 miles
Ashdown Forest Info Centre (E)0.99 miles
Brambletye (S)0.99 miles
Ashdown Forest Info Centre (W)0.99 miles
Post Horn Lane (W)1.03 miles
Post Horn Lane (E)1.04 miles
Ferry Port
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal20.37 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing26.39 miles
Kingston Town End Pier26.55 miles
Kingston Turks Pier26.93 miles
Hampton Court Pier27.28 miles
Greenwich Pier27.62 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier27.92 miles
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier27.93 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing28.25 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing28.27 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier28.39 miles
Chelsea Harbour Pier28.40 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier28.40 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier28.42 miles
Greenland Pier for Surrey Quays28.46 miles
Putney Pier28.47 miles
Railway Station
East Grinstead Rail Station3.53 miles
Dormans Rail Station5.13 miles
Cowden Rail Station6.03 miles
Ashurst (Kent) Rail Station6.15 miles
Lingfield Rail Station6.54 miles
Hever Rail Station7.27 miles
Crowborough Rail Station7.38 miles
Eridge Rail Station7.47 miles
Balcombe Rail Station7.49 miles
Buxted Rail Station7.90 miles
Haywards Heath Rail Station7.99 miles
Edenbridge Town Rail Station8.14 miles
Uckfield Rail Station8.52 miles
Three Bridges Rail Station8.56 miles
Edenbridge Rail Station8.66 miles
Crawley Rail Station9.56 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RH18 5L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment169
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
SHRUBLANDS, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£530,000
2021-06-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2006-07-25   £380,000
Sold 2002-08-28   £290,000
WILD CHERRY ORCHARD, LEWES ROAD

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JS		£2,400,000
2021-03-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
TALL TREES, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£850,000
2020-11-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-08-29   £800,000
Sold 1998-12-18   £275,000
BROADSTONE WARREN COTTAGE
WYCH CROSS
FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JW		£376,500
2020-10-08
detached
freehold
WYCH CROSS NURSERIES LTD
WYCH CROSS
FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JW		£835,615
2019-08-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
YEW TREES, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£500,000
2017-09-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 1998-03-24   £117,500
WOODLANDS LODGE, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£395,000
2016-05-20
detached
freehold
WOODLANDS, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£650,000
2015-12-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-05-12   £835,000
Sold 2001-07-04   £449,500
STONE QUARRY HOUSE, LEWES ROAD

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JS		£845,000
2015-10-09
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-12-10   £360,000
THE COTTAGE, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£780,000
2014-10-06
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-11-28   £257,250
DRAGONFLIES, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£785,000
2012-09-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-08-11   £435,000
Sold 1996-07-25   £167,500
PRIORS HATCH FARM (1 THE BARN), PRIORY ROAD

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JD		£176,000
2012-03-21
semidetached
freehold
LITTLE PINEWOOD, ASHDOWN PLACE

FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£460,000
2011-07-28
detached
freehold
THE BIRCHES, ASHDOWN PLACE
FOREST ROW
FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£305,000
2007-07-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2006-05-19   £280,000
Sold 2004-05-14   £290,000
CARAMBA, ASHDOWN PLACE
FOREST ROW
FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5LP		£279,250
1997-06-13
detached
freehold
HINDLEAP HOUSE
WYCH CROSS
FOREST ROW
EAST SUSSEX
RH18 5JH		£476,000
1996-12-20
detached
freehold
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