Town Pop. 642

Living in Alfriston: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alfriston scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Alfriston most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BN26 postcode district, Alfriston scores lowest. Against the wider BN26 district average of 49/100, that is 13 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN26 postcode district.

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Alfriston scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 6 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Saffron Gardens 3 crimes
  3. 3 Smugglers Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Alfriston SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital5.1 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital11.7 mi
Worthing Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr. Palit & Partners3.4 mi
GP capacity2,058 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate45.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired41%Student3.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Berwick 2.3 mi
Seaford 3.4 mi
Bishopstone 3.7 mi
J10A M23 24.3 mi
J11 M23 24.5 mi
J11 M23 24.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alfriston 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

Seaford 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Dean and Friston 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newhaven 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Dicker 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Golden Cross 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 5.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Dicker 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Stone Cross 58 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfriston a nice place to live?

Alfriston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alfriston is 36/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alfriston?

Alfriston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alfriston?

Among the top-rated schools in Alfriston is Alfriston School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alfriston in total.

Alfriston in context

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Postcode districts in Alfriston

BN26 49 ⇄

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