Town Pop. 2,880

Living in East Saltdean: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Saltdean scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 22/100 against a town median of 47/100.

The BN2 district averages 61/100, putting East Saltdean 10 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, East Saltdean sits 30 points below the BN2 district figure of 81/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN2 postcode district.

51
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East Saltdean scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.6 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 68 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 46 crimes
  2. 2 South Coast Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Oaklands Avenue 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Saltdean Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Telscombe Cliffs AcademyPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital3.8 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital12.8 mi
Worthing Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgerySaltdean and Rottingdean Medical Practice0.3 mi
GP capacity1,502 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed3.2%Retired29.8%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
51
Southease 3.2 mi
Newhaven Town 3.7 mi
Newhaven Harbour 3.8 mi
J11 M23 20.8 mi
J11 M23 20.9 mi
J10A M23 21.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
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 £417,500 23
Detached £434,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£324k £425k £529k £630k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Telscombe Cliffs 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Peacehaven 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newhaven 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingston near Lewes 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brighton and Hove 64 5.5 mi away ⇄
Seaford 56 6.2 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 7.3 mi away ⇄
Plumpton 43 7.7 mi away ⇄
Alfriston 36 8.0 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 8.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Saltdean a nice place to live?

East Saltdean is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Saltdean 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 East Saltdean?

East Saltdean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Saltdean?

Among the top-rated schools in East Saltdean is Saltdean Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in East Saltdean in total.

What are house prices like in East Saltdean?

The current median house price in East Saltdean is £417,500, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £434,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in East Saltdean

BN2 61 ⇄

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