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Living in Graffham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Graffham scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Graffham most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

No other settlement in the GU28 postcode district scores higher. Graffham leads all 4. Graffham is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points above the GU28 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU28 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
167.7 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 20 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 Guillods Cottages 6 crimes
  3. 3 Arundel Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.691 · PM2.5 5.796 · PM10 9.125 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)Primary · 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
3
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital16.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital18.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre19.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPetworth Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,747 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed3.2%Retired30.6%Student9.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)20%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship2.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Amberley 7.1 mi
Pulborough 7.1 mi
Barnham 8.5 mi
J1 A3(M) 14.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Graffham 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

Cocking 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Chichester) 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Easebourne 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Singleton 30 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Dean (Chichester) 31 5.3 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Graffham a nice place to live?

Graffham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Graffham is 46/100, 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 Graffham?

Graffham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Graffham?

Among the top-rated schools in Graffham is Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Graffham in total.

Graffham in context

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Postcode districts in Graffham

GU28 38 ⇄

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