Town Pop. 600

Living in Broyle Side: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broyle Side comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the BN8 postcode district, Broyle Side ranks 3rd.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (4), lifestyle (20), bills (22), transport (26) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Broyle Side scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
190 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 39 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Southerham Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 B2192 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.283 · PM2.5 6.268 · PM10 9.867 µg/m³
75
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • King's Academy RingmerSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ringmer Primary and Nursery 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
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital10 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital11.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFoundry Healthcare Lewes3.5 mi
GP capacity2,223 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.6%Student3.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
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
26
Glynde 2.8 mi
Lewes 3.5 mi
Cooksbridge 3.8 mi
J10A M23 17.2 mi
J11 M23 17.5 mi
J11 M23 17.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broyle Side 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

Ringmer 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Mills 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Isfield 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halland 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Hoathly 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Golden Cross 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 4.9 mi away ⇄
Framfield 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broyle Side a nice place to live?

Broyle Side has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broyle Side is 40/100, 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 Broyle Side?

Broyle Side is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broyle Side?

Among the top-rated schools in Broyle Side are King's Academy Ringmer and Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Broyle Side in total.

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Postcode districts in Broyle Side

BN8 38 ⇄

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