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Living in Lodsworth: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lodsworth is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the GU28 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Lodsworth sits 16 points above the GU28 district figure of 69/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU28 postcode district.

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Lodsworth scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
100.8 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 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highstead Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.568 · PM2.5 6.006 · PM10 9.737 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital16.6 mi
Worthing Hospital18.3 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverbank Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,162 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired26.4%Student4.2%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership57.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
25
Haslemere 6.4 mi
Liphook 7.2 mi
Pulborough 7.7 mi
J1 A3(M) 14.9 mi
J2 A3(M) 15.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Lodsworth 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

Easebourne 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Graffham 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodsworth a nice place to live?

Lodsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lodsworth 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 Lodsworth?

Lodsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 25 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lodsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Lodsworth

GU28 38 ⇄

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