Town Pop. 1,085

Living in Cowfold: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cowfold scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Cowfold most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the RH13 postcode district.

Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (10), transport (19) and healthcare (27). That puts Cowfold in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RH13 postcode district.

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Cowfold scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
120.7 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 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kentstreet Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Yew Tree Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Kennel Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.026 · PM2.5 6.467 · PM10 10.434 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital12.1 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital13.1 mi
East Surrey Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,545 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.4%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Horsham 5.7 mi
Christ's Hospital 5.9 mi
Littlehaven 6.5 mi
J11 M23 7.3 mi
J11 M23 7.8 mi
J10A M23 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£342k £368k £395k £421k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Littleworth 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shermanbury 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Partridge Green 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bolney 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Warninglid 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mannings Heath 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sayers Common 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ansty 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Albourne 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowfold a nice place to live?

Cowfold is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cowfold is 51/100, 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 Cowfold?

Cowfold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cowfold?

Among the top-rated schools in Cowfold is St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cowfold in total.

What are house prices like in Cowfold?

The current median house price in Cowfold is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Cowfold in context

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Postcode districts in Cowfold

RH13 55 ⇄

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