Town Pop. 372

Living in Danehill: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Danehill is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 16 scored places in the RH17 postcode district.

Against the wider RH17 district average of 49/100, that is 13 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH17 postcode district.

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Danehill scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
344.1 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 46 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 724% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1129% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ketche'S Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Down Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Beaconsfield Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Danehill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsTunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital13.4 mi
East Surrey Hospital14.2 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLindfield Medical Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity1,894 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.9%Student3.6%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
18
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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
8
Haywards Heath 5.1 mi
Uckfield 6.1 mi
Balcombe 6.3 mi
J10A M23 8.1 mi
J10 M23 9.1 mi
J11 M23 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Danehill 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

Chelwood Common 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Horsted Keynes 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chelwood Gate 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nutley 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sharpthorne 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Scayne's Hill 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ardingly 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Hoathly 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Chailey 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Danehill a nice place to live?

Danehill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Danehill is 36/100, 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 Danehill?

Danehill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Danehill?

Among the top-rated schools in Danehill is Danehill Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Danehill in total.

Danehill in context

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Postcode districts in Danehill

RH17 49 ⇄

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