Town Pop. 1,119

Living in Hunston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hunston comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 36/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Hunston places 10th of 17 in the PO20 postcode district. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO20 postcode district.

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Hunston scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
84 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 28 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 15 crimes
  2. 2 Selsey Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Southover Way 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.111 · PM2.5 5.916 · PM10 10.098 µg/m³
76
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Chichester Free SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North Mundham 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
16
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre12 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital12.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit15.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryCathedral Medical Group1.5 mi
GP capacity1,688 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.8%Retired26%Student3.6%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership63.1%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Chichester 1.5 mi
Fishbourne 2.6 mi
Bosham 3.8 mi
J5 A3(M) 10.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 10.8 mi
J4 A3(M) 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £362,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£333k £338k £343k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Mundham 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chichester 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Keynor Estate 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pagham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunston a nice place to live?

Hunston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hunston is 40/100, 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 Hunston?

Hunston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hunston?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunston are Chichester Free School and North Mundham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hunston in total.

What are house prices like in Hunston?

The current median house price in Hunston is £362,500, around 27% above the England and Wales average.

Hunston in context

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Postcode districts in Hunston

PO20 41 ⇄

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