Town Pop. 607

Living in Barcombe Cross: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barcombe Cross scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the BN8 postcode district, Barcombe Cross ranks 8th.

It scores 5 points below the BN8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On safety specifically, Barcombe Cross sits 9 points above the BN8 district figure of 84/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN8 postcode district.

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Barcombe Cross scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
121.9 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 26 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 9 crimes
  2. 2 The Willows 6 crimes
  3. 3 Munster Green 5 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.352 · PM2.5 6.352 · PM10 10.68 µg/m³
75
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Barcombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital9.2 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital14.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMid Downs Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,876 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired21.8%Student5.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Lewes · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,144
C £2,450
D £2,756
E £3,368
F £3,981
G £4,593
H £5,512
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
11
Cooksbridge 1.9 mi
Plumpton 3.5 mi
Lewes 3.7 mi
J10A M23 14.4 mi
J11 M23 14.5 mi
J11 M23 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barcombe Cross 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

Barcombe Mills 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Isfield 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Plumpton Green 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Chailey 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Plumpton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcombe Cross a nice place to live?

Barcombe Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barcombe Cross 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 Barcombe Cross?

Barcombe Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Barcombe Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Barcombe Cross

BN8 38 ⇄

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