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Living in Almodington: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Almodington is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PO20 postcode district, Almodington ranks 15th.

The PO20 district averages 41/100, putting Almodington 8 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Almodington sits 13 points below the PO20 district figure of 43/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO20 postcode district.

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Almodington scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
354.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 59 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↑ 634% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 652% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hazel Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Second Avenue 15 crimes
  3. 3 Church Farm Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.797 · PM2.5 5.556 · PM10 9.296 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre10 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital11.3 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit13.6 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWitterings Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired35.3%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern 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
26
Fishbourne 4.3 mi
Chichester 4.3 mi
Bosham 4.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 9.4 mi
J5 A3(M) 9.7 mi
J4 A3(M) 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Almodington 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

Birdham 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Wittering 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 1.7 mi away ⇄
Keynor Estate 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Selsey 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pagham 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Almodington a nice place to live?

Almodington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Almodington is 33/100, 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 Almodington?

Almodington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Almodington

PO20 41 ⇄

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