Town Pop. 724

Living in Bramber: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bramber is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the BN44 postcode district.

The BN44 district averages 44/100, putting Bramber 8 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the BN44 district's 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87) and economic health (83). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN44 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
372.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 80 crimes
↑ 1317% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 64 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 88 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Lane 32 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 16 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.166 · PM2.5 6.304 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 52
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
3 schools in area
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Steyning CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Steyning Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Upper Beeding Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital5 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital9.8 mi
East Surrey Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgerySteyning Medical Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity1,942 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2%Retired35.8%Student3.1%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
26
Shoreham-by-Sea 4.2 mi
Lancing 4.2 mi
East Worthing 4.9 mi
J11 M23 14.5 mi
J11 M23 14.9 mi
J10A M23 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
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 Bramber 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

Steyning 47 0.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sompting 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lancing and Sompting 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Findon 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rock (Horsham) 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shoreham-by-Sea 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Horsham) 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bramber a nice place to live?

Bramber is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bramber is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bramber?

Bramber is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 270 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bramber?

Among the top-rated schools in Bramber is Steyning CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bramber in total.

Bramber in context

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Postcode districts in Bramber

BN44 44 ⇄

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