Town Pop. 377

Living in Amberley (Horsham): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Amberley (Horsham) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Amberley (Horsham) places 2nd of 7 in the BN18 postcode district. Amberley (Horsham) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for schools, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The BN18 district averages 36/100, putting Amberley (Horsham) 9 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN18 postcode district.

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Amberley (Horsham) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
175.1 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 27 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hurst Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Houghton Bridge 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.978 · PM2.5 5.922 · PM10 9.485 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Amberley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital9.6 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18.9 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity2,132 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate47.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired39%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Amberley 0.9 mi
Pulborough 3.5 mi
Arundel 4.2 mi
J11 M23 18.9 mi
J11 M23 19.6 mi
J1 A3(M) 20.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Amberley (Horsham) 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

Bury (Chichester) 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Chichester) 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Abingworth 51 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Amberley (Horsham) a nice place to live?

Amberley (Horsham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Amberley (Horsham) is 45/100, 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 Amberley (Horsham)?

Amberley (Horsham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Amberley (Horsham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Amberley (Horsham) is Amberley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Amberley (Horsham) in total.

Amberley (Horsham) in context

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Postcode districts in Amberley (Horsham)

BN18 36 ⇄

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