I am looking at crowborough to move to and was after some information, I was just wondering if there were any areas that should be avoided when looking at property to rent orr any areas that could be recommended.

I have seen a couple of properties in the Tollwood Park area and was wondering if anyone lives there or has any knowledge of this area

many thanks

Contrary to CaptnSwing, Jarvis Brook is part of Crowborough - it's a little village contained within the town. There is a certain estate in Jarvis Brook, that might not have the best reputation, but the village itself is fine, and home to some beautiful properties, as well as the Crowborough Country Park.

Tollwood Park is just up the hill from Jarvis Brook, on an estate known as Montargis. The estate, whilst looking a bit like Lego, is really quite pretty, and close to both the town and railway station.

Crowborough's great wherever you look. Yes the Jarvis Brook area has had it's knocks over the years but the residents association is doing great things down there. They've organised community cleanups and fun days that local residents actually participated in and somehow have managed to create a feeling of pride in the residents. You can't go wrong with Tollwood Park. It's within walking distance (just) of the town as well as train station (though it's uphill on the way back).

What made you move to Crowborough and where are you moving from?

Historically Jarvis Brook and Crowborough were outlying parts of the Parish of Rotherfield.Most of what is Crowborough today was just fields and Jarvis Brook was just that a Brook.What we call Crowborough Cross was just a stopping off point from London to Lewes and by all accounts was a lawless place especially the Pub / Inn (nothing changes).
Crowborough began to grow during the 19th Century when the area became known as The Scotland of the South and people arrived by the new fangled train.
History lesson over good luck with your house hunting and I would advise you to avoid Western Road Jarvis Brook unless you have good contacts in the motor spares industry who can provide a never ending supply of car mirrors.!!!"
Parked cars plus lorries/buses =expense.

Just back to the question - Tollwood Park is not a bad area, it has some smaller housing which means there are several starter homes in the mix. It depends on what style housing/build year youre looking for. There's some great older properties around too - I would say places to avoid would be the obvious i.e. immediately near schools, on the A26 or near the nightlife pub.. Not for business reasons, but I suggest popping in to the cafe for some local knowledge.

Yes, welcome back.. I wouldn't put it past those who shall remain nameless to have had you bumped off! Honestly, some people! Anyway, you coming to Cruddle on Thursday 2 at the Wheatsheef, 8.00 pm? I'm deffo going and gforce4678, if you are in the area, it's another way to get to know what's what in the town and meet some friendly locals so do come too if you can.

Yes thats correct Jarvis brook is at the bottom of Crowborough Hill where the train station is.

@ALewisGrey, but how do you recognise a #Cruddler?

Soutie

Crowborough town is at the top of the hill and Jarvis Brook is at the bottom of the hill near the station and tip unless you can prove otherwise.
The original poster wants to move to Crowborough and I think its very unfair to
portray Jarvis Brook as some sort of paradise on earth when he stated quite clearly that he was looking at the Tollgate/Montargis area.
If you are going to offer advice however well meaning you could actually get the
basic geography and history of the town straight in your own mind before offering it up to others.

Shouldnt all this rubbish about a crud dle be on a seperate thread rather than hijacking this one.I thought the idea about this crud thing is that you do it on twitter rather than having to bore us all about who is going and who isnt and the reasons why.