Town Pop. 951

Living in Ifold: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ifold scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ifold most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the RH14 postcode district scores higher. Ifold leads all 8.

It scores 9 points above the RH14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On broadband specifically, Ifold sits 81 points above the RH14 district figure of 18/100. Safety (93) and economic health (88) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Ifold scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
122 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nursery Green 14 crimes
  2. 2 Ashfield 13 crimes
  3. 3 Dunsfold Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.887 · PM2.5 6.178 · PM10 9.448 µg/m³
76
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital11.9 mi
Worthing Hospital18.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLoxwood Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,233 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
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary11.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 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
16
Billingshurst 5.4 mi
Witley 6.5 mi
Christ's Hospital 7.7 mi
J11 M23 14.7 mi
J11 M23 15.3 mi
J10A M23 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ifold 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

Loxwood 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alfold Crossways 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newpound Common 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wisborough Green 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rudgwick 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ifold a nice place to live?

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

Ifold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ifold

RH14 42 ⇄

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