Town Pop. 850

Living in Abingworth: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abingworth is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 14 places in the RH20 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the RH20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the RH20 district's 42/100. Safety (93) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH20 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Abingworth scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Linfield Copse 8 crimes
  2. 2 Penn Stone Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Storrington Road 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 82
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital8.8 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital15.8 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,922 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.5%Student4.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Horsham · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Pulborough 3.9 mi
Billingshurst 5.2 mi
Amberley 5.7 mi
J11 M23 14.2 mi
J11 M23 14.8 mi
J10A M23 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abingworth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Thakeham 39 0.5 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Horsham) 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rock (Horsham) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Findon 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abingworth a nice place to live?

Abingworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abingworth is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abingworth?

Abingworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Abingworth

RH20 46 ⇄

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