Town Pop. 1,834

Living in Ashington (Horsham): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashington (Horsham) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Ashington (Horsham) places 8th of 14 in the RH20 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Ashington (Horsham) sits 12 points above the RH20 district figure of 75/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH20 postcode district.

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Ashington (Horsham) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
67.6 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 45 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willard Way 11 crimes
  2. 2 Duke'S Hill 11 crimes
  3. 3 Turnpike Way 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 77
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsWorthing Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital13.9 mi
East Surrey Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,836 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.7%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Pulborough 5.7 mi
Billingshurst 6.1 mi
Amberley 7.1 mi
J11 M23 13.2 mi
J11 M23 13.8 mi
J10A M23 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£393k £493k £596k £696k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rock (Horsham) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thakeham 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Abingworth 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Partridge Green 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Findon 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Littleworth 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashington (Horsham) a nice place to live?

Ashington (Horsham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashington (Horsham) is 43/100, 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 Ashington (Horsham)?

Ashington (Horsham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashington (Horsham)?

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

What are house prices like in Ashington (Horsham)?

The current median house price in Ashington (Horsham) is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average.

Ashington (Horsham) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashington (Horsham)

RH20 46 ⇄

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