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Living in Barns Green: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barns Green is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 41/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the RH13 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the RH13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On lifestyle specifically, Barns Green sits 17 points below the RH13 district figure of 58/100. For the surrounding area, see RH13 postcode district.

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Barns Green scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
143.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Valewood Close 18 crimes
  2. 2 Muntham Drive 14 crimes
  3. 3 Finians Field 13 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.286 · PM2.5 6.358 · PM10 10.419 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Muntham House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Barns Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
8
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital14.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital16.1 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,361 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired24.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership85.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
17
Christ's Hospital 1.9 mi
Billingshurst 2.7 mi
Horsham 4.1 mi
J11 M23 9.2 mi
J11 M23 9.8 mi
J10A M23 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barns Green 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

Brooks Green 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Itchingfield 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tower Hill 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Billingshurst 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Slinfold 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broadbridge Heath 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newpound Common 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Horsham 70 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rudgwick 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barns Green a nice place to live?

Barns Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barns Green is 44/100, 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 Barns Green?

Barns Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barns Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Barns Green is Muntham House School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barns Green in total.

Barns Green in context

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Postcode districts in Barns Green

RH13 55 ⇄

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