Burwash Common
Built-up area in Rother, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.984, 0.329 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 63 23 |
| Population: | 782 |
| Dialling code: | 01435 (Heathfield) |
Burwash Common is a small, quiet area of common land and scattered housing in the district of Rother, within the rolling, wooded landscape of the High Weald in East Sussex, England. The terrain is typical of the High Weald: small fields, patches of ancient woodland and heath, reflecting medieval field patterns and a long history of grazing and woodland crafts. The locality sits close to the village of Burwash and the historic house Bateman's, once home to Rudyard Kipling, which gives the area a literary and historic resonance.
Economically and socially, Burwash Common is largely rural: small farms, residential properties and a commuting population combine with a modest visitor interest from walkers and heritage tourists. Services are limited locally, so community life tends to centre on nearby village amenities, conservation activity and countryside pursuits, preserving the common’s quiet, traditional character.
Postcode districts covering Burwash Common
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Crawley 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Hastings 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Eastbourne 14 miles22.6 km
- Maidstone 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 11 miles17.8 km
- Tonbridge 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Haywards Heath 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Burgess Hill 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Sevenoaks 21 miles33.8 km
- East Grinstead 17.7 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Punnett's Town Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Broad Oak Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cade Street Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Burwash Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Dallington Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Horam & Punnetts Town Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Mayfield & Five Ashes Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Heathfield South Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Heathfield North Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Mayfield and Five Ashes Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Heathfield and Waldron Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Heathfield Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Burwash Common
TN19 7LQ, TN19 7NB, TN19 7LG, TN19 7LJ, TN19 7LW, TN19 7LN, TN19 7HR, TN19 7LB, TN21 8XG … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 25 miles40.3 km
- London City Airport 37.9 miles61 km
- Stonegate Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Etchingham Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Burwash Common Ad
- White Hart Inn 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Olde Forge Hotel 7.4 miles12 km
- Buxted Park Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Dale Hill Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Chequers Inn 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The George Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Buffalo Bill's 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
Local points of interest
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bedgebury Park Woods Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Hale Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km