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Living in Kingston near Lewes: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingston near Lewes scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the BN7 postcode district, Kingston near Lewes ranks 3rd.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (5), transport (14), schools (16) and lifestyle (17) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN7 postcode district.

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Kingston near Lewes scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
196 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 41 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Droveway 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Shepherds Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.794 · PM2.5 6.302 · PM10 9.924 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Iford and Kingston Church of England 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital4.7 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital13.1 mi
Worthing Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryFoundry Healthcare Lewes1.7 mi
GP capacity1,674 patients per GP
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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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired32%Student4.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.7%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
14
Lewes 1.7 mi
Falmer 2.9 mi
Southease 3 mi
J11 M23 17.5 mi
J11 M23 17.5 mi
J10A M23 17.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingston near Lewes 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

Lewes 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
East Saltdean 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Telscombe Cliffs 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Plumpton 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Peacehaven 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Mills 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brighton and Hove 64 5.3 mi away ⇄
Westmeston 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston near Lewes a nice place to live?

Kingston near Lewes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingston near Lewes 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 Kingston near Lewes?

Kingston near Lewes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingston near Lewes?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingston near Lewes is Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingston near Lewes in total.

Kingston near Lewes in context

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Postcode districts in Kingston near Lewes

BN7 43 ⇄

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