Broad Oak, Wealden Explained

Broad Oak, Wealden should not be confused with Broad Oak, Rother.

Official Name:Broad Oak
Country:England
Region:South East England
Shire County:East Sussex
Coordinates:50.978°N 0.284°W
Civil Parish:Heathfield and Waldron
Population:1093
Population Ref:(2020 estimate)
Area Total Km2:0.4250
Postcode District:TN21
Postcode Area:TN
Post Town:Heathfield
Constituency Westminster:Bexhill and Battle
Shire District:Wealden

Broad Oak is a small village near the town of Heathfield, East Sussex, England, often referred to as Broad Oak Heathfield, as there is a village with the same name, also in East Sussex, near to Brede. It is in the civil parish of Heathfield and Waldron. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 1093.[1]

A village shop, village hall with children's play area and church are located on the main road, the A265, which runs through the village, eventually leading to the High Street in the town of Heathfield

Despite strong opposition from the community, concerns raised in parliament and with little to no proper justification, East Sussex County Council pushed through closure of the village primary school in 2020, in favour of housing development on the site.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broad Oak (Wealden). City Population De. 6 July 2022.