Tinkers Hatch
New Pond Hill Cross In hand, Heathfield, TN21 0LX
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 3 August 2022
Last inspected 13 June 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 3 Aug 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
5 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Firs Surgery
0.3 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Procter Heath Care
0.7 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1 mi
1 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by East Sussex (2025–26)
£929
per week, residential
£994
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: anti social behaviour
Elderly population
22.7% of people in East Sussex are aged 65 or over
62.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.