Town Pop. 346

Living in Kirdford: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirdford scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the RH14 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the RH14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see RH14 postcode district.

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Kirdford scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
138.7 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 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Russett Place 16 crimes
  2. 2 A272 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.516 · PM2.5 6.137 · PM10 10.233 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital14.4 mi
Worthing Hospital16.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLoxwood Medical Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,222 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.6%Student3.3%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership67%
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 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
6
Billingshurst 4.6 mi
Pulborough 5.3 mi
Witley 8.2 mi
J11 M23 15.7 mi
J11 M23 16.3 mi
J10A M23 18.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirdford 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

Wisborough Green 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newpound Common 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ifold 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Loxwood 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Billingshurst 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirdford a nice place to live?

Kirdford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirdford is 32/100, 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 Kirdford?

Kirdford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kirdford in context

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Postcode districts in Kirdford

RH14 42 ⇄

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