Town Pop. 193

Living in East Grimstead: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Grimstead comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 22nd highest-scoring of the 23 places in the SP5 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the SP5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SP5 postcode district.

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East Grimstead scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
207.3 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 18 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 Woodlea Grange 7 crimes
  3. 3 Long Drove 5 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.486 · PM2.5 5.656 · PM10 9.858 µg/m³
78
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital4.5 mi
Southampton General Hospital13.1 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryWhiteparish Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,446 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired25%Student3.3%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)0.8%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Dean 2 mi
Salisbury 5.7 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 5.9 mi
J2 M27 9.5 mi
J1 M27 9.6 mi
J1 M27 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 East Grimstead 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

West Grimstead 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Dean (Test Valley) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Wiltshire) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whiteparish 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Tytherley 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Firsdown 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nunton 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Britford 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Redlynch and Woodfalls 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lover 38 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Grimstead a nice place to live?

East Grimstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Grimstead is 35/100, 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 East Grimstead?

East Grimstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

East Grimstead in context

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Postcode districts in East Grimstead

SP5 44 ⇄

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