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Living in Coldwaltham: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coldwaltham scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RH20 postcode district. Safety (94) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (14) and transport (21). For the surrounding area, see RH20 postcode district.

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Coldwaltham scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 12 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brookview 7 crimes
  2. 2 Swan Corner 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St James' CofE Primary School, ColdwalthamPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital11.3 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital20.1 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryPulborough Medical Group2.1 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.4%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Pulborough 1.8 mi
Amberley 2.9 mi
Arundel 6.3 mi
J11 M23 18 mi
J11 M23 18.6 mi
J1 A3(M) 19.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Coldwaltham 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

Watersfield 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Chichester) 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coldwaltham a nice place to live?

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

Coldwaltham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Coldwaltham in context

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Postcode districts in Coldwaltham

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