Town Pop. 6,384

Living in Billingshurst: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billingshurst scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Billingshurst most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the RH14 postcode district, Billingshurst ranks 3rd. On lifestyle specifically, Billingshurst sits 10 points above the RH14 district figure of 40/100. Below 30/100: schools (9), healthcare (26) and transport (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
94.8 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 208 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 118 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 47 crimes
  2. 2 Jengers Mead 31 crimes
  3. 3 Becks Way 25 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Billingshurst Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Weald School, TheSecondary · 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
26
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital13 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital16.2 mi
East Surrey Hospital17.8 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,319 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 227 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired22.4%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Billingshurst 0.2 mi
Christ's Hospital 4.4 mi
Pulborough 5 mi
J11 M23 11.8 mi
J11 M23 12.4 mi
J10A M23 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 53
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 95
Detached £553,500 22
Semi-detached £450,000 30
Terraced £349,000 26
Flat / Maisonette £160,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£159k £315k £475k £631k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newpound Common 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wisborough Green 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brooks Green 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barns Green 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Itchingfield 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Slinfold 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billingshurst a nice place to live?

Billingshurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Billingshurst is 46/100, 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 Billingshurst?

Billingshurst has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 605 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Billingshurst?

The current median house price in Billingshurst is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £553,500, semi-detached £450,000, terraced £349,000, flat £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 95 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Billingshurst in context

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Postcode districts in Billingshurst

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